Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the HVAC housing. Refer to Housing Assembly HVAC/ Service and Repair/ Procedures.
2. Disassemble the HVAC housing as necessary to access the A/C evaporator (1).
3. Open the rubber seal (1) and carefully lift the A/C evaporator (2) and insulator (3) out of the lower half of the HVAC housing (4).
4. If required, remove the rubber seal from the lower half of the HVAC housing. If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
5. If required, remove the insulator from the A/C evaporator. If the insulator is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the front A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant
oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
1. If removed, install the insulator (3) over the A/C evaporator (2). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
2. If removed, install the rubber seal (1) into the lower half of the HVAC housing (4). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
3. Install the A/C evaporator into the lower half of the HVAC housing. Make sure that the evaporator drain within the HVAC housing is clean and
unrestricted and that the insulator and rubber seal are properly installed.
4. Assemble the HVAC housing.
5. Install the HVAC housing. Refer to Housing Assembly HVAC/ Service and Repair/ Procedures.
