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(8) Remove compressor. If refrigerant lines were
not removed, lift compressor/clutch assembly and tie
it to a suitable component.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
²Tighten the compressor mounting bolts to 28
N´m (250 in lbs).
²Tighten the compressor lines to 12 N´m (108 in
lbs).
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL ASSEMBLY
Compressor assembly must be removed from
mounting. Although, refrigerant discharge is not nec-
essary.
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.
(2) Tap the clutch plate with a plastic hammer and
remove clutch plate and shim(s) (Fig. 26).
NOTE: Use care not to lose any of the shim(s).CAUTION: Do not use screwdrivers between the
clutch plate assembly and pulley to remove front
plate as this may damage the front plate assembly.
Fig. 24 A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts
1 ± A/C COMPRESSOR
2 ± MOUNTING BOLTS
3 ± LOWER FRONT STRUT-TO-ENGINE BRACKET
Fig. 25 Compressor Shaft Bolt and Clutch Plate
1 ± COMPRESSOR SHAFT BOLT
2 ± COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE
Fig. 26 Clutch Plate and Shim(s)
1 ± COMPRESSOR SHAFT
2 ± CLUTCH PLATE
3 ± CLUTCH PLATE SHIM
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(15) Remove the heater core cover from the hous-
ing assembly.
(16) Remove the coolant lines from the heater core.
(17) Remove the screws necessary to disassemble
the A/C-Heater housing assembly.
(18) Remove the evaporator coil from the A/C-
Heater housing (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When the evaporator coil is replaced, some
refrigerant oil will remain in the old evaporator. This
oil must be replaced before the system is operated.
(1) Install the evaporator coil in the A/C-Heater
housing (Fig. 4). Be certain all seals are replaced in
there original positions.
(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) Working from inside the engine compartment,
install the A/C-Heater housing drain tube and retain-
ing clip.
Fig. 2 Heater Core Coolant Supply Lines
1 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT LINE SUPPORT BRACKETS
BOLTS
2 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT SUPPLY LINES
Fig. 3 A/C - Heater Housing
1 ± BLOWER MOTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR COIL
3 ± HEATER CORE
4 ± A/C - HEATER HOUSING
Fig. 4 A/C - Heater Housing
1 ± BLOWER MOTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR COIL
3 ± HEATER CORE
4 ± A/C - HEATER HOUSING
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(8) Remove the heater core coolant supply hoses
from the heater core (Fig. 8).
(9) Working from inside the engine compartment,
remove the A/C-Heater housing retaining fasteners
from the bulkhead.
(10) Remove the A/C-Heater housing drain tube.
Remove the spring clip and pull the hose from the
housing nipple.
(11) Working from inside the vehicle, remove the
defroster duct from the A/C-Heater housing and body
attachment point.
(12) Remove the A/C-Heater housing retaining
bolts.
(13) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the
A/C-Heater housing.
(14) Remove the A/C-Heater housing from the
vehicle and place the assembly on a bench.
(15) Remove the heater core cover from the hous-
ing assembly.
(16) Remove the heater core coolant lines from the
heater core.
(17) Remove the screws necessary to disassemble
the A/C-Heater housing assembly (Fig. 9).
(18) Remove the heater core from the A/C-Heater
housing (Fig. 9).
Fig. 7 Expansion Valve Position & Orientation
1 ± EXPANSION VALVE
2 ± REFRIGERANT LINE MANIFOLD RETAINING BOLT
3 ± BATTERY
4 ± LOW PRESSURE CUTOUT SWITCH ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
Fig. 8 Heater Core Coolant Supply Lines
1 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT LINE SUPPORT BRACKETS
BOLTS
2 ± HEATER CORE COOLANT SUPPLY LINES
Fig. 9 Heater - A/C Housing
1 ± BLOWER MOTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR COIL
3 ± HEATER CORE
4 ± A/C - HEATER HOUSING
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VIN CODE DECODING
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United states
2 MakeB = Dodge
P = Plymouth
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 Pass. Safety E = Restraint System, Active Driver & Passenger Airbags
5 Car Line S = Neon
6 Series2 = Low Line
4 = High Line
7 Body Style6 = 4 Door Sedan
8 Engine C = 2.0 L 4 Cyl. 16V
9 Check Digit See explanation in this section.
10 Model Year Y = 2000
11 Assembly Plant D = Belvidere
12 Thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant.
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 2) is
attached to the rear facing of the driver's door. This
label indicates date of manufacture (month and
year), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). The Month, Day and Hour of manu-
facture is also included.
All communications or inquiries regarding the
vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and
Vehicle Identification Number.
BODY CODE EMBOSS
The vehicle is equipped with a Body Code Emboss
and it is located on the rear shelf. The emboss is
located in the trunk area on the forward top edge of
the rear shelf panel.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
THREADED HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using
a Helicoilt. Follow the manufacture recommendation
for application and repair procedures.
SPECIFICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL AND
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols chart are
used to identify various instrument controls. The
symbols correspond to the controls and displays that
are located on the instrument panel.
Fig. 2 Vehicle Safety Certification Label
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)