Filter/Drier; Heater Core; Liquid Lines - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

24 - 24 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove engine air inlet tube and the air distri-
bution duct on vehicles equipped with 3.2/3.5 liter
engine.
(3) Remove one nut to A/C lines at expansion
valve.
(4) Loosen bolt at Filter/Drier to pivot lines away
from expansion valve.
(5) Place plug/cap over open end of refrigerant
lines.
(6) Gently pull A/C line out of expansion valve.
(7) Remove two #30 torx bolts retaining expansion
valve to evaporator coil.
(8) Remove expansion valve from vehicle.
CAUTION: Always install new O-rings when replac-
ing expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.

FILTER/DRIER

CAUTION: When installing new filter/drier do not
leave open to atmosphere for a long period of time.
The filter/drier contains moisture absorbing materi-
als which will absorb moisture in the atmosphere.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove refrigerant from A/C system using a
refrigerant recovery machine.
(2) Remove engine air inlet tube and the air distri-
bution duct on vehicles equipped with 3.2/3.5 liter
engine.
(3) Remove one 8mm hex bolt to filter/drier
bracket.
(4) Remove one nut retaining A/C lines to expan-
sion valve.
(5) Gently pry filter/drier bracket out of strut
tower.
(6) Remove one A/C line at filter/drier (tubing to
condenser).
(7) Remove filter/drier from vehicle.
(8) Transfer small line from filter/drier to expan-
sion valve to new filter/drier.
NOTE: Always install new O-rings when replacing
filter/drier.
(9) Plug or cap liquid line fittings while system is
open to prevent moisture intrusion.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
NOTE: Upon installation, loosely fit all parts and
lines together before individually tightening them to
prevent damage. Torque filter/drier plumbing fasten-
ers to 10 ft–lbs.

HEATER CORE

The HVAC unit housing must be removed from the
vehicle to service the heater core.
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post
(Fig. 13).
(2) Remove the HVAC unit housing from vehicle.
Refer to Unit Housing Removal and Installation pro-
cedures in this section.
(3) With the HVAC unit housing out of the vehicle,
remove (2) screws retaining the heater core. Then
pull the heater core out of the heater housing.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Push new heater core into the unit housing.
(2) Fasten heater core to HVAC unit housing with
(2) screws.

LIQUID LINES

REMOVAL
(1) Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using
a refrigerant recovery machine.
(2) Remove engine air inlet tube and the air distri-
bution duct on vehicles equipped with 3.2/3.5 liter
engine.
(3) Remove A/C plumbing to expansion valve fas-
tener using a M13 Hex wrench. Remove suction line
block from expansion valve, cap and swing out of the
way.
CAUTION: Cap off all lines that are not being
replaced. Cap/plug the expansion valve and con-
denser fittings.
(4) Disconnect liquid line fastener at filter-drier
(short filter-drier to evaporator line may be removed
at this step).
(5) Disconnect filter/drier bracket fastener and
separate bracket from strut panel (there are two hid-
den plastic fasteners to pry out).
(6) Disconnect liquid line fastener at condenser
(M13 Hex).
NOTE: Radiator upper
removed to access the liquid line fastener. Refer to
Group 23, Body for Removal and Installation proce-
dures.
crossmember must
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be