electrical DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the heater core in the A/C-Heater hous-
ing.
(2) Reassemble the A/C-Heater housing.
(3) Install the housing in the vehicle and install
the retaining bolts. Torque the bolts to 20 N´m (177
in. lbs.).
(4) Connect the electrical connectors on the A/C-
Heater housing.
(5) Install the defroster duct on the A/C-Heater
housing and secure at the body attachment point.
(6) Install the A/C-Heater housing drain tube and
retaining clip.
(7) Install the A/C-Heater housing retaining fas-
teners. Torque the fasteners to 20 N´m (177 in. lbs.).
(8) Install the heater core coolant supply hoses on
the heater core (Fig. 11).
(9) Install the expansion valve, gasket and retain-
ing bolts. Torque the bolts to 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
(10) Connect the electrical connector on the bottom
of the expansion valve (Fig. 12).
CAUTION: Be certain the refrigerant line sealing
O-rings are well lubricated and free of tears.
(11) Install the refrigerant lines and retaining bolt
(Fig. 12). Torque the bolt to 23 N´m (203 in. lbs.).
Fig. 10 Heater - A/C Housing
1 ± BLOWER MOTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR COIL
3 ± HEATER CORE
4 ± A/C - HEATER HOUSING
Fig. 11 Heater Core Coolant Supply Lines
1 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT LINE SUPPORT BRACKETS
BOLTS
2 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT SUPPLY LINES
Fig. 12 Expansion Valve Position & Orientation
1 ± EXPANSION VALVE
2 ± REFRIGERANT LINE MANIFOLD RETAINING BOLT
3 ± BATTERY
4 ± LOW PRESSURE CUTOUT SWITCH ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)