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Fig. 97: Removing/Installing Evaporator Temperature Sensor From Front Of HVAC Housing 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

8. Install the evaporator temperature sensor (1) into the front of the HVAC housing (2). Make sure the 

sensor is fully engaged to the housing. 

Fig. 98: Screws, HVAC Housing, Blower Motor & Blower Motor Resistor 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

9. Position the blower motor (4) into the bottom of the HVAC housing (2) and install the three retaining 

screws (3). Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.).  

10. Position the blower motor resistor (5) into the HVAC housing and install the two retaining screws (1). 

Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (10 in. lbs.). 

 

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Fig. 99: Air Distribution Housing, HVAC Housing & Air Inlet Housing 
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11. Install the air inlet housing (3) onto the HVAC housing (2). See INSTALLATION.  

12. Install the air distribution housing (1) onto the HVAC housing. See INSTALLATION.  

13. Install the passenger side lower front floor duct. See INSTALLATION

14. Install the HVAC housing assembly. See INSTALLATION.  

15. If the A/C evaporator is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the 

refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil 
Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. See 
REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C 
compressor in the vehicle.  

HOUSING-AIR DISTRIBUTION 

NOTE:

If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system. Refer to 
CLEANING/REVERSE FLUSHING .

WARNING:

The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the heater core. 
The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened or removed 
from the heater core. Failure to follow this warning could result in a 
coolant leak and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

 

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Fig. 100: Removing/Installing Floor-Air Door, Blend-Air Door, Panel-Air Door And Defrost-Air Door 
From Driver Side Of Air Distribution Housing
 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the floor-air door (1), blend-air door (2), panel-air door (3) and the defrost-air door (4) into the 

driver side of the air distribution housing (5) as required. Align the air door pivot shafts with the holes in 
the housing. 

Fig. 101: Air Deflector Vane Assembly & Air Distribution Housing 
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2. Install the air deflector vane assembly (1) into the passenger side of the air distribution housing (2). Slide 

the vane assembly into the track in the housing and engage the two plastic retaining tabs. Make sure the 
retaining tabs are fully engaged. 

NOTE:

If the seal on any air door is deformed or damaged, that air door must be 
replaced.

 

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Fig. 102: Foam Seal, Parting Line, Air Distribution Housing, Parting Line, Plastic Retaining Tabs 
& Screw
 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

3. Align the air door pivot shafts with the holes in the passenger side of the air distribution housing (3) and 

carefully install passenger side of the air distribution housing (1) onto the driver side of the housing.  

4. Engage the four plastic retaining tabs (4) that secure the two halves of the air distribution housing 

together. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.  

5. Install the retaining screw (5) that secures the two halves of the air distribution housing together at the 

bottom of the housing, near the center. Tighten the screw to 1.2 N.m (10 in lbs.). 

6. Inspect the foam seal (1), especially along the parting line (2) of the two halves of the air distribution 

housing. Replace the seal if it is deformed or damaged. 

NOTE:

If the foam seal on top of the air distribution housing is deformed or 
damaged, it must be replaced.

 

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