1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER air condition

²Transaxle in Park
²Engine Idling at 700 rpm
²A/C Controls Set in 100 percent outside air
²Full Panel Mode
²Blower motor ON HIGH
²A/C in the ON position
²Front Windows Open.
²Rear Air Off (If Equipped)
CAUTION: A leak detector designed for R-12 refrig-
erant will not detect leaks in a R-134a refrigerant
system.
(4) Shut off the vehicle and wait 2 to 7 minutes.
Then use an Electronic Leak Detector that is
designed to detect R-134a type refrigerant and search
for leaks. Fittings, lines, or components that appear
to be oily usually indicates a refrigerant leak. To
inspect the evaporator core for leaks, insert the leak
detector probe into the recirculating air door opening
or a heat duct.
If a thorough leak check has been completed with-
out indication of a leak, proceed to System Charge
Level-Check or Fill.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire connector at the pressure
transducer.
(2) Using an open end wrench, remove the trans-
ducer from the liquid line (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Replace transducer O-ring.
(2) For installation, reverse the above procedures.
A/C SERVICE PORTS
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THIS OPERATION.
The High Side service port is serviceable, the Low
Side is not serviceable.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Recover A/C system refrigerant.
(3) Unscrew the High Side service port from the
liquid line.
(4) Remove O-ring
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
²Install new O-ring.
²Evacuate and recharge A/C system.
BLEND-AIR DOOR ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
The air conditioning system can be equipped with
either a standard, single blend-air door actuator, or it
can be equipped with dual actuators. The dual sys-
tem has separate blend-air controls. This allows for
separate control of the driver's side air, and the pas-
senger side air (Fig. 12).
(1) Remove the lower left side steering column
cover. Refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Sys-
tems.
(2) Remove ABS control module (Fig. 13).
(3) Remove blend-air actuator connector.
(4) Remove blend-air actuator (Fig. 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 11 A/C Pressure Transducer Removal
Fig. 12 Side View Of HVAC With Actuators
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

(2) Perform the HVAC Control Calibration Diag-
nostic and Cooldown test. Repeating the test is nec-
essary to clear the fault codes.
BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove glove box. Refer to Group 8E, Instru-
ment Panel and Systems.
(2) Remove (4) hex head screws to blower motor
cover (Fig. 15).
(3) Disconnect blower motor wiring.
(4) Remove grommet for wiring (Fig. 16). Feed wir-
ing through blower housing (Fig. 17).
(5) Remove mounting screws for blower motor (Fig.
18).
(6) Allow the blower assembly to drop down, and
remove assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
Fig. 13 ABS Control Module
Fig. 14 Blend-Air Actuator
Fig. 15 Blower Motor Cover
Fig. 16 Wiring Grommet
Fig. 17 Feeding Wiring Through Housing
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(3) Locate and remove the wire connector from the
blower resistor block. Block is located at the back of
the engine compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle under the wiper module (Fig. 19).
NOTE: It may not necessary to remove the wiper
module to access the resistor block.
(4) Using a long flad blade screwdriver, gently
push in on drivers side of resistor. Be careful to catch
the inner release tang and gently pry outward (Fig.
20).
WARNING: THE RESISTOR BLOCK MAY BE HOT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE RESISTOR
BLOCK IF THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN RUNNING
RECENTLY. LET THE SYSTEM COOL DOWN
BEFORE REPAIRS ARE INITIATED.
(5) Remove resistor block by inserting a flat blade
pry tool on the side of the resistor block and pushing
inward. Two guide lines are shown on the right hand
edge of the resistor block to help guide the bladeposition. This will release the clips on the side of the
resistor block. Pull resistor block out.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Make sure the ªTOPº lettering is on the top of the
resistor. The coils on the Resistor Block should not be
contacting one another. Before installation, gently
separate the coils (with fingers only) if one coil is
contacting another.
BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL
The blower motor wheel is not serviced separately.
If the wheel needs to be replaced it is serviced as an
assembly of the blower motor. For service procedure
information, refer to Blower Motor Replacement in
this group.
Fig. 18 Blower Motor Screws
Fig. 19 Resistor Block Location
Fig. 20 Resistor Block Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

COMPRESSOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO REFRIGERANT SERVICE
PROCEDURES FOR INFORMATION REGARDING
PROPER RECOVERY OF THE REFRIGERANT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE COM-
PRESSOR.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Pinch off coolant lines to rear Heat unit (if
equipped). Drain engine coolant.
(3) Remove upper radiator hose.
(4) Remove drive belt (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System). Disconnect compressor clutch wire lead.
(5) Remove refrigerant lines from compressor (Fig.
21) and (Fig. 22).
(6) Remove compressor nuts and bolts (Fig. 23).
(7) Remove compressor (Fig. 24).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the compressor shaft bolt (Fig. 25). A
band type oil filter removal tool can be placed around
the clutch plate to aid in bolt removal.
Fig. 21 Suction Line
Fig. 22 Discharge line
Fig. 23 Compressor Mounts
Fig. 24 Compressor Removal
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CAUTION: Do not use screwdrivers between the
clutch plate assembly and pulley to remove front
plate as this may damage the front plate assembly.
(2) Tap the clutch plate with a plastic hammer and
remove clutch plate and shim (Fig. 26).
(3) Remove pulley retaining snap ring with snap
ring pliers (C-4574), and slide pulley assembly off of
compressor (Fig. 27).
(4) Remove coil wire clip screw and wire harness.
(5) Remove snap ring retaining field coil onto com-
pressor housing (Fig. 28). Slide field coil off of com-
pressor housing.
(6) Examine frictional faces of the clutch pulley
and front plate for wear. The pulley and front plate
should be replaced if there is excessive wear or scor-
ing. If the friction surfaces are oily, inspect the shaft
nose area of the compressor for oil and remove the
felt from the front cover. If the compressor felt is sat-
urated with oil, the shaft seal is leaking and will
have to be replaced.(7) Check bearing for roughness, excessive leakage
or grease. If grease from bearing has contaminated
the faces of the pulley or front plate, they should be
replaced. If the bearing is rough or binds, replace
clutch pulley and front plate assembly.
Fig. 25 Compressor Shaft Bolt and Clutch Plate
Fig. 26 Clutch Plate and Shim(s)
Fig. 27 Removing Pulley Snap Ring
Fig. 28 Clutch Coil Snap Ring
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CAUTION: The clutch pulley and the front plate
were mated at the factory by a burnishing opera-
tion. No attempt should be made to separately
replace either part. This will result in clutch slip-
page due to insufficient contact area.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align pin in back of field coil with hole in com-
pressor end housing, and position field coil into place.
Make sure that lead wires are properly routed, and
fasten with the wire clip screw.
(2) Install field coil retaining snap ring with snap
ring pliers. The bevel side of the snap ring facing
outward. Also both snap ring eyelets must be to the
right or left of the pin on compressor. Press snap ring
to make sure it is properly seated in the groove.
CAUTION: If snap ring is not fully seated it will
vibrate out, resulting in a clutch failure and severe
damage to the front face of the compressor.
(3) Install pulley assembly to compressor. If neces-
sary, tap gently with a block of wood on the friction
surface (Fig. 29).
CAUTION: Do not mar the pulley frictional surface.
(4) Install pulley assembly retaining snap ring
(bevel side outward) with snap ring pliers. Press the
snap ring to make sure it is properly seated in the
groove.
(5) If the original front plate assembly and pulley
assembly are to be reused, the old shim(s) can beused. If not, place a trial stack of shims, 1 mm (0.040
in.) thick, on the shaft against the shoulder.
(6) Install front plate assembly onto shaft.
(7) With the front plate assembly tight against the
shim(s), measure the air gap between front plate and
pulley face with feeler gauges. The air gap should be
between 0.5 and 0.9 mm (.020 and .035 inch) If
proper air gap is not obtained, add or subtract shims
until desired air gap is obtained.
(8) Install compressor shaft bolt. Tighten to
17.562 N´m (155620 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Shims may compress after tightening shaft
nut. Check air gap in four or more places to verify if
air gap is still correct. Spin pulley for final check.
CLUTCH BREAK-IN
After a new clutch has been installed, check the
voltage and amperage to the clutch (determine it to
be satisfactory). Then cycle the A/C clutch approxi-
mately 20 times (5 sec. on and 5 sec. off). For this
procedure, set the system to the A/C mode, using
high blower, and engine rpm at 1500-2000. This pro-
cedure (burnishing) will seat the opposing friction
surfaces and provide a higher clutch torque capabil-
ity.
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THIS OPERATION.
NOTE: Special effort must be used to keep all
R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture
in the oil is very difficult to remove and will cause a
reliability problem with the compressor.
REMOVAL
(1) Recover A/C system refrigerant.
(2) Remove liquid line at filter-drier (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove (2) bolts attaching filter-drier to radia-
tor module (Fig. 31).
(4) Remove upper radiator crossmember.
(5) Tilt radiator rearward.
(6) Remove upper discharge line at condenser (Fig.
32).
(7) Through fascia, remove lower liquid line from
filter-drier.
(8) Remove (2) lower condenser mounting bolts.
(9) Remove (2) upper mounting bolts.
(10) Remove condenser from vehicle (Fig. 33).
Fig. 29 Installing Pulley Assembly
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Inspect Cooling Module for presence of
seals. Verify seals are available for re-installation.
(1) Before installation, replace all O-rings and gas-
kets, coat all sealing surfaces with approved wax-free
refrigerant oil. Then, reverse the above procedures.
(2) Torque the following components to specifica-
tions:²Liquid line at filter/drier ± 45 in. lbs.610.
²Upper discharge line at condenser ± 180 in. lbs.
620
²Lower liquid line to condenser ± 180 in. lbs.6
20.
²(2) lower, condenser mounting bolts ± 45 in. lbs.
610.
²(2) upper, condenser mounting bolts ± 45 in. lbs.
610.
(3) Evacuate and charge system.
DISCHARGE LINE
REMOVAL
(1) Recover A/C system refrigerant.
(2) Remove discharge line mounting nut at com-
pressor (Fig. 34).
(3) Remove discharge line at the top fitting on the
condenser (Fig. 35).
Fig. 30 Liquid Line
Fig. 31 Filter-Drier
Fig. 32 Upper Discharge Line
Fig. 33 Condenser Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Replace all O-rings. Torque discharge line at con-
denser bolt to 180 in. lbs.610.
(2) Evacuate and recharge A/C system.
(3) Perform the HVAC Control Calibration Diag-
nostic and Cooldown test.
EVAPORATOR PROBE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the glove box. Refer to Group 8E,
Instrument Panel and Systems.
(2) Disconnect the evaporator probe connector (Fig.
36).
(3) Using a flat blade pry tool, pry the evaporator
probe grommet from the HVAC housing (Fig. 37).
(4) Remove evaporator probe from evaporator (Fig.
38).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Three
holes are provided in evaporator for probe location.
When reinstalling probe, use a different hole than orig-
inal one. If a new evaporator is installed, insert the
probe in the uppermost hole provided.
Fig. 34 Compressor Discharge Line
Fig. 35 Condenser Discharge Line
Fig. 36 Evaporator Probe Connector
Fig. 37 Evaporator Probe Grommet
Fig. 38 Evaporator Probe
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