2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN ors

(1) Position the A/C condenser into the engine
compartment.
(2) Carefully lower the A/C condenser straight
down to engage the lower mounting brackets to the
radiator.
(3) Engage the upper A/C condenser mounting
brackets to the radiator. Be sure that the upper
retaining clips are fully engaged to the upper mount-
ing brackets.
(4) Remove the tape or plugs from the opened
refrigerant line fittings and the condenser ports.
(5) Connect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liq-
uid line to the A/C condenser (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
DISCHARGE LINE - INSTALLATION) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
A/C LIQUID LINE - INSTALLATION).
(6) Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the
A/C Condenser. Be sure that the quick-connect fit-
tings are fully engaged to the cooler tapping block
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/TRANSMISSION - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION COOLING).
(7) Position the hood latch onto the front of the
radiator closure panel crossmember.
(8) Install the two screws that secure the hood
latch to the crossmember. Check and adjust the hoodlatch as required. Tighten the bolts to 14 N´m (123
in. lbs.).
(9) Position the radiator sight shield onto the radi-
ator closure panel crossmember.
(10) Install the five small screws that secure the
front fascia grille inserts to the radiator sight shield.
Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(11) Install the two large screws that secure the
front fascia and the outboard ends of the radiator
sight shield to the radiator closure panel crossmem-
ber. Tighten the screws to 6 N´m (53 in. lbs.).
(12) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(13) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
2.5L/2.8L DIESEL ENGINES
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add
50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the
refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the
type recommended for the A/C compressor in the
vehicle.
NOTE: Be certain that each of the radiator and con-
denser air seals are reinstalled in their proper loca-
tions. These air seals are required for proper A/C
and engine cooling system operation.
(1) Position the A/C condenser onto the right
mounting bracket and transmission oil cooler unit.
(2) Position the left mounting bracket onto the side
of the A/C condenser and transmission oil cooler.
(3) Install the screw that secures the left mounting
bracket to the side of the transmission oil cooler.
Tighten the screw to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the two screws that secure each mount-
ing bracket to the sides of the A/C condenser. Tighten
the screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Verify that the A/C condenser isolators are
all installed and positioned correctly.
(5) Position the A/C condenser, transmission oil
cooler, and mounting brackets into the vehicle as an
assembly. Be certain that the lower mounting brack-
ets are engaged into the rubber isolators located on
each side of the cooling module.
(6) Install the two screws that secure the top of
the mounting bracket on each side of the A/C con-
denser to the cooling module. Tighten the screws to 5
N´m (45 in. lbs.).
Fig. 11 A/C Condenser ± 2.5L/2.8L Diesel Engines
1 - BOLT (2)
2 - LOWER MOUNT ISOLATOR (2)
3 - A/C CONDENSER
24 - 78 PLUMBING - FRONTRS
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)

REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Remove the HVAC housing (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL).
(2) Disassemble the HVAC housing to access the
evaporator (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - DIS-
ASSEMBLY).
(3) Carefully lift the evaporator and its foam wrap
out of the lower half of the HVAC housing as a unit
(Fig. 15). Be certain not to lose the clam shell type
rubber seal that is fitted to the evaporator inlet and
outlet tubes where they exit the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the evaporator is being replaced, add 50
milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the
refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the
type recommended for the A/C compressor in the
vehicle.
(1) Carefully lower the evaporator and its foam
wrap into the lower half of the HVAC housing as a
unit. Be certain that the clam shell type rubber seal
is fitted to the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes
where they exit the HVAC housing.
(2) Assemble the HVAC housing (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY).
(3) Install the HVAC housing (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC
HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
EXPANSION VALVE
DESCRIPTION
The front ªHº valve-type thermal expansion valve
(TXV) is located at the dash panel between the liquid
and suction lines, and the A/C evaporator. The
assembly consists of an aluminum H-valve body and
a thermal sensor. On RG models, the evaporator tem-
perature sensor is installed on the top of the expan-
sion valve.
OPERATION
High-pressure, low temperature liquid refrigerant
from the liquid line passes through the expansion
valve orifice, converting it into a low-pressure, low-
temperature mixture of liquid and gas before it
enters the evaporator coil. A mechanical sensor in the
expansion valve control head monitors the tempera-
ture and pressure of the refrigerant leaving the evap-
orator coil through the suction line, and adjusts the
orifice size at the liquid line to let the proper amount
of refrigerant into the evaporator coil to meet the
vehicle cooling requirements. Controlling the refriger-
ant flow through the A/C evaporator ensures that
none of the refrigerant leaving the evaporator is still
in a liquid state, which could damage the compressor.
The A/C expansion valve is a factory calibrated
unit and cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty
or damaged, it must be replaced.
Fig. 15 HVAC Housing - LHD Shown, RHD Typical
1 - LOWER HVAC HOUSING
2 - UPPER HVAC HOUSING
3 - BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL
4 - A/C EVAPORATOR
RSPLUMBING - FRONT24-81
A/C EVAPORATOR (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
FRONT A/C EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING).
NOTE: The A/C expansion valve should only be
tested following testing of the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Liquid CO
2is required to test the A/C expan-
sion valve. This material is available from most
welding supply facilities. Liquid CO
2is also avail-
able from companies which service and sell fire
extinguishers.
When testing the A/C expansion valve, the work
area and the vehicle temperature must be 21É to 27É
C (70É to 85É F). To test the expansion valve:
(1) Connect a charging station or manifold gauge
set to the refrigerant system service ports. Verify the
refrigerant charge level.
(2) Close all doors, windows and vents to the pas-
senger compartment.
(3) Set the A/C-heater controls so that the A/C
compressor is operating, the temperature control is
in the highest temperature position, the mode door is
directing the output to the floor outlets, and the
blower motor is operating at the highest speed set-
ting.
(4) Start the engine and allow it to idle. After the
engine has reached normal operating temperature,
allow the passenger compartment to heat up. This
will create the need for maximum refrigerant flow
into the A/C evaporator.
(5) If the refrigerant charge is sufficient, the dis-
charge (high pressure) gauge should read 965 kPa to
1655 kPa (140 psi to 240 psi). The suction (low pres-
sure) gauge should read 138 kPa to 207 kPa (20 psi
to 30 psi). If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the
faulty A/C expansion valve.
WARNING:
PROTECT THE SKIN AND EYES FROM EXPOSURE
TO LIQUID CO
2OR PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
(6) If the suction (low pressure) gauge reads
within the specified range, freeze the A/C expansion
valve for 30 seconds using liquid CO
2or another suit-able super-cold material.Do not spray R-134a or
R-12 refrigerant on the A/C expansion valve for
this test.The suction (low pressure) gauge reading
should drop by 69 kPa (10 psi). If OK, go to Step 7 If
not OK, replace the faulty A/C expansion valve.
(7) Allow the expansion valve control head to thaw.
The suction (low pressure) gauge reading should sta-
bilize at 138 kPa to 207 kPa (20 psi to 30 psi). If not
OK, replace the faulty A/C expansion valve.
(8) When expansion valve testing is complete, test
the overall A/C system performance (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING - A/C PERFORMANCE TEST).
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING).
(1) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - FRONT/REFRIGERANT - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY).
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the air cleaner housing from the right
side of the engine compartment.
(4) Disconnect the drain tube from the wiper mod-
ule drain on the right side of the engine compart-
ment.
(5) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
A/C pressure transducer (Fig. 16).
(6) Remove the screw that secures the front liquid
line rear section fitting to the top of the receiver/
drier.
(7) Disconnect the liquid line fitting from the
receiver/drier outlet port.
(8) Remove the seal from the liquid line fitting and
discard.
(9) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid
line fitting and the receiver/drier outlet port.
(10) Remove the nut that secures the suction line
and liquid line fittings to the stud on the A/C expan-
sion valve.
(11) Disconnect the suction line and liquid line fit-
tings from the A/C expansion valve and move the
lines out of the way.
(12) Remove the seals from the suction line and
liquid line fittings and discard.
24 - 82 PLUMBING - FRONTRS
EXPANSION VALVE (Continued)

(9) Remove the evaporator line extension seal
plate from the expansion valve stud.
(10) Remove the evaporator line extension from
the expansion valve and the rear HVAC housing
base.
(11) Remove the seals from the evaporator line
extension fittings and discard.
(12) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evap-
orator line extension fittings and both expansion
valve ports.
INSTALLATION
REAR A/C EVAPORATOR
NOTE: If the rear A/C evaporator is being replaced,
add 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil
to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of
the type recommended for the A/C compressor in
the vehicle.
(1) Carefully lower the rear A/C evaporator and its
foam wrap into the lower half of the rear HVAC
housing.
(2) Position the upper half of the rear HVAC hous-
ing onto the lower half.
(3) Install the three metal spring clips that secure
the upper half of the rear HVAC housing to the lower
half.
(4) Install the three screws that secure the upper
half of the rear HVAC housing to the lower half.
Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the rubber grommet that seals the evap-
orator inlet and outlet tubes to the rear HVAC hous-
ing near the expansion valve.
(6) Reinstall the rear expansion valve onto the
rear A/C evaporator (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - REAR/EXPANSION
VALVE - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the rear evaporator extension line
onto the expansion valve (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - REAR/EVAPO-
RATOR - INSTALLATION - EVAPORATOR EXTEN-
SION LINE).
(8) Reinstall the rear HVAC housing into the vehi-
cle (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION - REAR/REAR HEATER-A/C
HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
REAR A/C EVAPORATOR LINE EXTENSION
(1) Remove the tape or plugs from the evaporator
line extension fittings and both expansion valve
ports.
(2) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the evaporator
line extension fittings.(3) Position the evaporator line extension to the
expansion valve and the rear HVAC housing base.
(4) Position the evaporator line extension seal
plate over the expansion valve stud.
(5) Install the nut that secures the evaporator line
extension seal plate to the expansion valve stud.
Tighten the nut to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(6) Position the expansion valve bracket over the
expansion valve stud.
(7) Install the two screws that secure the expan-
sion valve bracket to the lower rear HVAC housing.
Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(8) Install the nut that secures the expansion
valve bracket to the expansion valve stud. Tighten
the nut to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(9) Carefully restore the expansion valve foam
insulator wrap back around the expansion valve.
(10) Position the plate that captures and seals the
evaporator line extension onto the rear HVAC hous-
ing base.
(11) Install the screw that secures the capture
plate to the base of the rear HVAC housing. Tighten
the screw to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(12) Install the rear HVAC housing into the vehi-
cle (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING -
INSTALLATION).
A/C EXPANSION VALVE
DESCRIPTION
The rear ªHº valve-type thermal expansion valve
(TXV) is located at the rear of the rear HVAC hous-
ing between the evaporator line extension and the
evaporator coil. High-pressure, low temperature liq-
uid refrigerant from the liquid line passes through
the expansion valve orifice, converting it into a low-
pressure, low-temperature mixture of liquid and gas
before it enters the evaporator coil.
OPERATION
A mechanical sensor in the expansion valve control
head monitors the temperature and pressure of the
refrigerant leaving the evaporator coil through the
suction line, and adjusts the orifice size at the liquid
line to let the proper amount of refrigerant into the
evaporator coil to meet the vehicle cooling require-
ments. Controlling the refrigerant flow through the
evaporator ensures that none of the refrigerant leav-
ing the evaporator is still in a liquid state, which
could damage the compressor.
The rear A/C expansion valve cannot be adjusted
or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
24 - 100 PLUMBING - REARRS
A/C EVAPORATOR (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
REAR A/C EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING)
and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING).
NOTE: The expansion valve should only be tested
following testing of the compressor.
NOTE: Liquid CO
2is required to test the expansion
valve. This material is available from most welding
supply facilities. Liquid CO
2is also available from
companies which service and sell fire extinguish-
ers.
When testing the expansion valve, the work area
and the vehicle temperature must be 21É to 27É C
(70É to 85É F). To test the expansion valve:
(1) Connect a charging station or manifold gauge
set to the refrigerant system service ports. Verify the
refrigerant charge level.
(2) Close all doors, windows and vents to the pas-
senger compartment.
(3) Set the heater-air conditioner controls so that
the compressor is operating, the temperature control
is in the highest temperature position, the mode door
is directing the output to the floor outlets, and the
blower is operating at the highest speed setting.
(4) Start the engine and allow it to idle at 1000
rpm. After the engine has reached normal operating
temperature, allow the passenger compartment to
heat up. This will create the need for maximum
refrigerant flow into the evaporator.
(5) If the refrigerant charge is sufficient, the dis-
charge (high pressure) gauge should read 965 to 1655
kPa (140 to 240 psi). The suction (low pressure)
gauge should read 140 kPa to 207 kPa (20 psi to 30
psi). If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, replace the faulty
expansion valve.
WARNING: PROTECT THE SKIN AND EYES FROM
EXPOSURE TO LIQUID CO
2. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
(6)
If the suction (low pressure) gauge reads within
the specified range, freeze the expansion valve control
head for 30 seconds using liquid CO
2or another suit-
able super-cold material.Do not spray R-134a or
R-12 refrigerant on the expansion valve controlhead for this test.
The suction (low pressure) gauge
reading should drop by 10 psi. If OK, go to Step 7 If
not OK, replace the faulty expansion valve.
(7) Allow the expansion valve control head to thaw.
The suction (low pressure) gauge reading should sta-
bilize at 140 kPa to 240 kPa (20 psi to 30 psi). If not
OK, replace the faulty expansion valve.
(8) When expansion valve testing is complete, test
the overall air conditioner performance (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING - A/C PERFORMANCE TEST).
Remove all test equipment before returning the vehi-
cle to service.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING), (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING), and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - HEATER PLUMBING).
(1) Remove the rear HVAC housing from the vehi-
cle (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL).
(2) Carefully remove the foam insulator wrap from
the rear expansion valve.
(3) Remove the rear evaporator line extension from
the expansion valve (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - REAR/EVAPORA-
TOR - REMOVAL - EVAPORATOR LINE EXTEN-
SION).
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the expan-
sion valve to the evaporator tube sealing plate.
(5) Remove the expansion valve from the evapora-
tor tubes.
(6) Remove the seals from the evaporator tube fit-
tings and discard.
(7) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened evap-
orator tube fittings and both expansion valve ports.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove the tape or plugs from the rear A/C
evaporator tube fittings and both expansion valve
ports.
(2) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them on the rear evapora-
tor tube fittings.
(3) Position the expansion valve onto the evapora-
tor tubes.
(4) Install the two screws that secure the rear A/C
expansion valve to the evaporator tube sealing plate.
Tighten the screws to 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
RSPLUMBING - REAR24 - 101
A/C EXPANSION VALVE (Continued)

(5) Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress
and slide the clamps off of the rubber hoses at the
front of the underbody heater tubes (Fig. 15).
CAUTION:
DO NOT apply excessive pressure on heater tubes
or connections when removing heater hoses.
Excessive pressure may damage or deform the
tubes, causing an engine coolant leak.
(6) Disconnect the heater hoses by carefully twist-
ing the hoses back and forth on the rear heater
extension tubes, while gently pulling them away
from the end of the tubes.
(7) If necessary, carefully cut the hose ends and
peel the hoses off of the tubes.NOTE:
Replacement of the heater hoses will be required if
the hose ends are cut for removal.
(8) Remove the screws that secure the underbody
line retaining straps to the vehicle underbody.
(9) Remove the underbody heater tubes from the
retaining straps.
(10) Remove the underbody heater tubes from the
vehicle.
UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT LINES
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - WARNING - A/C PLUMBING) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - CAUTION - A/C PLUMBING).
(1) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - FRONT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(2) Raise and support vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust system from the
exhaust hanger rubber isolators and position the
exhaust system out of the way (Refer to 11 -
EXHAUST SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION).
(4) Disconnect the underbody refrigerant lines
from the front liquid and suction line extension tubes
and remove and discard the O-ring seals. (Fig. 16).
Fig. 15 Underbody Connections
1 - SUCTION LINE EXTENSION TUBE
2 - LIQUID LINE EXTENSION TUBE
3 - RETAINING STRAP
4 - REAR HEATER EXTENSION TUBES
5 - UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT LINES
Fig. 16 Underbody A/C Line Front Connections ±
Typical
1 - SUCTION LINE EXTENSION TUBE
2 - LIQUID LINE EXTENSION TUBE
3 - RETAINING STRAP
4 - REAR HEATER EXTENSION TUBES
5 - UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT LINES
Fig. 14 Underbody Heater Tube Quick Connect
Fittings
1 - INSERT
2 - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
3 - COMPRESS INSERT FOR REMOVAL
24 - 110 PLUMBING - REARRS
UNDERBODY LINES (Continued)

INSTALLATION
UNDERBODY HEATER TUBES
(1) Position the underbody heater tubes onto the
vehicle underbody.
(2) Install the underbody heater tubes into the
underbody line retaining straps.
(3) Install the bolts that secure the retaining
straps to the vehicle underbody. Tighten the screws
securely.
(4) Connect the rubber hoses at the front of the
underbody heater tubes to the rear heater extension
tubes.
(5) Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress
and slide the clamps that secure the heater hoses
over the extension tubes. Release the clamp when it
is correctly positioned over the tube.
(6) Connect the rear underbody heater tube quick
connections to the rear heater core extension tubes.
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Refill the engine cooling system (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM REFILL).
UNDERBODY REFRIGERANT LINES
(1) If removed, install the underbody refigerant
lines into the underbody refrigerant line sealing plate
and install the nylon wedges that secure the refrig-
erant lines to the sealing plate.
(2) Position the underbody refrigerant lines onto
the vehicle underbody.
(3) Install the underbody refrigerant lines into the
underbody line retaining straps.
(4) Install the bolts that secure the retaining
straps to the vehicle underbody. Tighten the screws
securely.(5) Remove the tape or plugs from the rear under-
body refrigerant line fittings and the rear evaporator
extension line ports.
(6) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them onto the underbody
refrigerant line fittings.
(7) Connect the underbody refrigerant lines to the
rear evaporator extension line tapping plate.
(8) Install the bolt or nut (depending on applica-
tion) that secures the underbody refrigerant line
sealing plate to the rear evaporator extension line
tapping plate. Tighten the bolt or nut to 23 N´m (17
ft. lbs.).
(9) Remove the tape or plugs from the front liquid
and suction line extension tubes and the underbody
refrigerant line fittings.
(10) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them onto the underbody
refrigerant line fittings.
(11) Connect the underbody refrigerant line fit-
tings to the front liquid and suction line extension
tubes. Tighten the fittings to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(12) Position the exhaust system and install it to
the exhaust hanger rubber isolators (Refer to 11 -
EXHAUST SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION).
(13) Lower the vehicle.
(14) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGER-
ANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
(15) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
FRONT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGER-
ANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
24 - 112 PLUMBING - REARRS
UNDERBODY LINES (Continued)

CABIN HEATER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CABIN HEATER
DESCRIPTION........................113
OPERATION
MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SYSTEM...........................113
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
SYSTEM...........................114
WARNING............................114
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SUPPLEMENTAL CABIN HEATER........114
AIR INTAKE PIPE
REMOVAL............................115
INSTALLATION........................115
EXHAUST TUBE
REMOVAL............................116
INSTALLATION........................116
FUEL DOSING PUMP
DESCRIPTION........................117
OPERATION..........................117REMOVAL............................117
INSTALLATION........................117
FUEL LINE
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CLEANING..........................118
REMOVAL............................118
INSTALLATION........................118
HEATER HOSES
REMOVAL............................119
INSTALLATION........................119
HEATER PIPES
REMOVAL............................119
INSTALLATION........................120
HEATER UNIT
REMOVAL............................121
INSTALLATION........................122
HEATER WIRING
REMOVAL............................122
INSTALLATION........................122
CABIN HEATER
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the diesel engine are also
equipped with a supplemental cabin heater. This
cabin heater is mounted under the vehicle and oper-
ates similar to an oil fired furnace. The heater burns
small amounts of fuel to provide additional heat to
the coolant. Coolant is routed from the engine, to the
supplemental cabin heater and then to the front
heater core. This provides additional heat to the pas-
senger compartment. The supplemental cabin heater
system is interfaced to the vehicles on-board com-
puter systems and DRBIIItdiagnostics.
The supplemental cabin heater has an electronic
control module that monitors the heat output of the
heater. The cabin heater operates at full load (5 kW),
half load or idle mode (no additional heat) depending
on engine coolant temperature.
When ambient temperatures are lower than 15É C
(60É F), the supplemental cabin heater automatically
operates once each ignition cycle for five minutes.
This assures a good fuel supply is always present for
the supplemental cabin heater.
OPERATION
MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
The supplemental cabin heater is activated via the
temperature slide control or knob on the A/C-heater
control when equipped with the manual temperature
control (MTC) system. If the slide control or knob is
moved to or above the upper set point the cabin
heater is activated. The cabin heater can operate in a
full or partial load range as well as an idle mode all
dependent on the engine coolant temperature. The
cabin heater will also turn off if the A/C-heater tem-
perature control is lowered to less than the lower set
point. The cabin heater can take up to three minutes
to completely shut down when either the heater tem-
perature is set below the lower set point or the vehi-
cle ignition is shut down.
NOTE: Do not apply a strong vacuum source such
as a garage ventilation system directly on the sup-
plemental cabin heater exhaust line. Too strong of a
vacuum can prevent the supplemental cabin heater
from starting. If required, place the vacuum source
at least 75 mm (3 in.) away from the exhaust line.
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