Town & Country V6-3.3L VIN R (2003)
Service Port HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
Fig.39 A/C Service Port - Typical
1. Remove the protective cap from the A/C service port.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Using a standard Schrader-type valve core tool, remove the valve core from the A/C service port.
4. Install a plug in or tape over the opened A/C service port.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Lubricate the A/C service port valve core with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the
compressor in the vehicle.
2. Remove the tape or plug from the A/C service port.
3. Using a standard Schrader-type valve core tool, install and tighten the replacement valve core into the A/C service port.
CAUTION: A valve core that is not fully seated in the A/C service port can result in damage to the valve during refrigerant system evacuation
and charge. Such damage may result in a loss of system refrigerant while uncoupling the charge adapters.
4. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
5. Charge the refrigerant system.
6. Reinstall the protective cap onto the A/C service port.
