Evaporator - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

DISCHARGE LINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Disconnect line at A/C compressor (Fig. 34).
Remove discharge line.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten bolts to 22 N·m (200 in. lbs.).
Fig. 34 Line at Compressor

EVAPORATOR

The Heater A/C housing must be removed from the
vehicle when replacing the evaporator.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative remote cable.
CAUTION: The refrigerant must be removed from
the system before removing Heater-A/C housing.
Use a refrigerant recovery machine.
(2) Remove A/C housing from vehicle (Fig. 35).
Refer to Heater-A/C Housing Removal and Installa-
tion in this section for procedure.
Fig. 35 A/C Housing
(3) Remove recirculation door inlet cover.
(4) Remove evaporator temperature probe.
HEATER HOUS
DISCHARGE PORT
(5) Remove clips retaining evaporator housing to
heater/distribution housing (Fig. 36).
(6) Separate evaporator housing from heater/distri-
bution housing (Fig. 37) and (Fig. 38).
(7) Remove seal around evaporator tube inlet.
(8) Remove evaporator housing upper cover (Fig.
39).
(9) Lift evaporator out of lower housing (Fig. 40).
(10) Remove styrofoam seal around evaporator.
(11) Transfer evaporator sensor. Place the evapora-
tor sensor in the same location as on the previous
evaporator.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
ING EVAPORATOR HOUSING
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Fig. 36 Housing Clips
Fig. 37 Separate Housings
HOUSING CLIPS
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