Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
HVAC HOUSING
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level
. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious
A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added
to the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
NOTE: If the 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. Install the air vane (1) into the upper half of the HVAC housing (2).
NOTE: If the rubber evaporator core seal is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
2. Install the rubber evaporator core seal (3) into the HVAC housing.
NOTE: If the seal on any air door is deformed or damaged, the air door must be replaced.
3. Install both blend-air doors (4) and the defrost/floor-air door (5) into the HVAC housing.
4. If removed, install the rubber flange (3) over the evaporator tubes (4).
NOTE: Make sure that the evaporator drain is clean and unrestricted and that the rubber seal and the rubber flange are properly positioned