RAM 1500 Van V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
FRONT
The heater-A/C housing must be removed from the vehicle to service the front evaporator coil.
Fig 25 Rear Heater-A/C Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING: Review the Service Precautions before performing the following operation.
REAR
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" See: Service and Repair
3. From under the vehicle, disconnect the refrigerant lines from the rear heater-A/C unit. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the open refrigerant
fittings.
4. Remove the rear heater-A/C unit lower cover.
5. Remove the cover plate and seal for the refrigerant lines from the rear heater-A/C housing.
Fig 26 Rear Heater-A/C Unit
6. Remove the evaporator coil.
Installation
1. Position the evaporator core in the rear heater- A/C housing.
2. Install the seal and cover plate for the refrigerant lines on the rear heater-A/C housing.
3. Install the rear heater-A/C unit lower cover.
4. Remove the plugs, or tape from the refrigerant fittings, and connect the refrigerant lines.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
6. Charge the refrigerant system.
