SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL
The HVAC housing must be removed from the vehicle and the two halves of the housing separated for service access of the heater core, evaporator and
the mode, recirculation and blend doors.
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY
TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN PLUMBING BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Partially drain the engine cooling system.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the coolant recovery container.
5. Remove the screw that secures the accumulator mounting bracket to the body.
6. Remove the two bolts securing the accumulator tubes to the evaporator terminal block and disconnect the tubes from the terminal block.
7. Remove the seals from the refrigerant lines fittings and discard.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and evaporator tubes.
A/C Vacuum Line - LHD Shown, RHD Typical
9. Disconnect the vacuum harness at the power brake booster.
