Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
10. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve (2) to the evaporator tube tapping block (3) located at the front of the HVAC
housing (4).
11. Remove the A/C expansion valve from the evaporator tube tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
12. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evaporator tube fittings and all expansion valve ports.
13. Carefully cut the foam seal (1) along the parting line (2) of the upper half of the HVAC housing (3) and the lower half of the HVAC housing (4). If
the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
14. Remove the three metal retaining clips (5) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together.
15. Remove the ten screws (6) that secure the two halves of the HVAC housing together.
16. Disengage the two plastic retaining clips (7) and separate the two halves of the HVAC housing.
