Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
12. Install the instrument panel.
13. Install the floor console.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
15. If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system.
16. Refill the engine cooling system.
17. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
18. Charge the refrigerant system.
Rear HVAC Housing Removal and Installation
HOUSING-HVAC
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE:
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The rear HVAC housing must be removed from the vehicle for service of the mode door actuator, blend door actuator, blower motor and blower
motor resistor and, it must be disassembled for service of the A/C evaporator, heater core, mode-air door and blend-air door.
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Illustration shown with rear body cradle removed for clarity.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the underbody refrigerant lines (2) to the rear A/C expansion valve (3) which extends through the rear floor panel
(4) behind the right rear wheel housing.
6. Disconnect the rear underbody refrigerant lines from the rear A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened underbody refrigerant line fittings and rear expansion valve ports.
8. Disconnect the rear heater hoses (6) from the rear heater core tubes (5) which extends through the rear floor panel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
