RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
45.
Install outer glove box.
46.
Remove the carpet and seat protector.
47.
Install floor mat.
VA Vehicle Procedure
1.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2.
Inspect the cooling coil housing drain for leaves or other foreign material that may be blocking the drain.
3.
Clamp off the drain tube using a suitable clamp.
4.
Lower the vehicle.
5.
Remove the HVAC filter cover and HVAC filter. Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT, under: Service Info, 24 -
Heating & Air Conditioning, Distribution, Air Filter.
6.
Inspect and remove any leaves and debris.
7.
If necessary, use a shop vacuum to clean the cooling coil.
8.
Open all the windows in the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Technician must use eye protection, rubber gloves, protective clothing, and avoid breathing vapors.
9.
Screw the bottle of cooling coil cleaner (pin 05170022AA) onto the applicator tool.
10.
Connect the assembled applicator tool to the shop compressed air supply line.
11.
Insert the applicator tool into the HVAC filter opening.
12.
Spray all of the cooling coil cleaner onto the cooling coil continuously while moving the applicator tool up and down and back and forth so that
the evaporator is evenly covered until the required number of bottles are empty (See table for required number of bottles).
13.
Allow the vehicle sit for a minimum of 30 minutes.
14.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
CAUTION:
The excess cooling coil coating will drain when the cap/clamp/plug is removed in the next step.
15.
Remove the clamp from the drain tube.
16.
Lower the vehicle.
17.
Fill each empty cleaner bottle with normal tap water.
18.
One at a time, screw each bottle of water onto the applicator tool.
19.
Insert the applicator tool into the HVAC filter opening.
20.
Spray the full contents of the water onto the evaporator continuously while moving the applicator tool up and down and back and forth so that the
evaporator is evenly covered with water.
21.
Install the HVAC filter cover (do not install the HVAC filter at this time).
22.
Start the engine.
23.
Raise all the windows to a slightly open position (about 1/2 inch opening).
24.
Set the blower to HIGH.
25.
Set the A/C switch to NC OFF.
