Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
Rear Evaporator Core
WARNING:
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REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
The rear evaporator coil is used only on models with the optional rear overhead A/C unit.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant Recovery, See:
Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery
3. Remove the headliner from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Rear Overhead A/C Unit Refrigerant Line Remove/Install
4. From the passenger compartment remove the nuts that secure the block fittings at the top of the B-pillar refrigerant lines to the studs on the rear
overhead A/C unit, and disengage the fittings. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
Rear Overhead A/C Drain Hose Remove/Install
5. Disconnect the B-pillar drain hoses from the way fittings on each side of the rear overhead A/C unit.
