2002 DODGE RAM cooling

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (5) Place the HVAC housing right side up on the
work bench.
(6) Separate the top half of the HVAC housing
from the bottom half and set it aside.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Position the top half of the HVAC housing

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/
TUBES PRECAUTIONS
Kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumbing
will reduce the capacity of the entire system. High
pressures are produced in the system when it i

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual replaced. The compressor clutch, pulley and clutch
coil are available for service.
OPERATION - HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The high pressure relief valve vents the system
when a discharge pressure of 3

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BEL

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (1) Install the compressor to the mounting bracket.
Tighten the four mounting bolts to 24 N´m (210 in.
lbs.).
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from all of the
opened refrigerant line fittings. Install th

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12
refrigerant in an air conditioning system. Even a
small amount of R-12 added to an R-134a refrigerant
system will cause compressor failure, ref

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (M)Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated during engine operation if this DTC was recorded
(depending if required by CARB and/or EPA). MIL is displayed as an engine icon on instrument panel.
(G)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual EXCESSIVE BELT NOISE1. Loose belt or defective automatic
belt tensioner.1. Refer to Cooling System.
2. Seized pump. 2. Replace pump.
EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE
CHIRPING1. Insufficient break-in. 1. Recheck f