motor DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect liquid line from filter/drier.
(2) Disconnect liquid line on suction line assembly
from filter/drier.
(3) Pull filter/drier out of rubber grommet.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
A/C SERVICE PORT VALVE CORES
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the valve caps (Fig. 4).
(2) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
Remove the refrigerant from A/C system.
(3) Using a standard valve core tool, remove the
valve core.Be careful to prevent any dirt/debris
from entering the valve core opening or getting
on the replacement valve core.
INSTALLATION
(1) When assembling the new valve core into the
port, the core should be oiled with clean ND8 PAG
compressor oil.
CAUTION: A valve that is not fully seated can lead
to damage to the valve during evacuation and
charge. This can result in system refrigerant dis-
charge while uncoupling the charge adapters.
(2) Install valve core into port.
(3) Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
(4) Install the valve caps.
BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
The blower motor is located on the bottom right
side of the unit housing. The blower motor can be
removed from the vehicle without having to remove
the unit housing assembly.
WITH AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove right side scuff plate.
(2) Pull back carpet.
(3) Disconnect blower motor wiring connector.
(4) Remove blower motor retaining screws, and
lower blower motor assembly from unit housing (Fig.
20).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect blower motor wiring connector.
(2) Grasp the blower motor while pulling down
tab. Turn approximately 1/8 turn counterclockwise
and remove blower motor assembly from unit hous-
ing (Fig. 21).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 20 Blower Motor Retaining Screws
1 ± BLOWER MOTOR
2 ± BLOWER MOTOR RETAINING SCREWS
3 ± BLOWER MOTOR WIRING
Fig. 21 Blower Motor Removal
1 ± BLOWER MODULE
2 ± BLOWER MOTOR
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BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR
CAUTION: Stay clear of the blower motor and resis-
tor block (Hot). Do not operate the blower motor
with the resistor block removed.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove windshield wipers.
(2) Remove cowl top screen.
(3) Disconnect the resistor block wiring connector
(Fig. 22).
(4) Remove/unsnap resistor block from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
BLOWER MOTOR WHEEL
The blower motor wheel is only serviced with the
blower motor. The wheel and the motor are balanced
as an assembly. If the blower motor wheel requires
replacement, the blower motor must also be replaced.
Refer to blower motor for replacement procedure.
COMPRESSOR
CAUTION: Add only new lubricant when system
requires additional lubricant. Do not use old
reclaimed lubricant.
REMOVAL
The A/C compressor may be unbolted and reposi-
tioned without discharging the refrigerant system.
Discharging is not necessary if removing the com-
pressor clutch/coil assembly, engine, cylinder head, or
alternator.
WARNING: REFRIGERANT PRESSURES REMAIN
HIGH EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE MAY BE
TURNED OFF. DO NOT TWIST OR KINK THE
REFRIGERANT LINES WHEN REMOVING A FULLY
CHARGED COMPRESSOR. SAFETY GLASSES
MUST BE WORN.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Loosen and remove drive belts, refer to Group
7, Engine Cooling.
(3) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from A/C system. If the com-
pressor is being replaced.
(4) Disconnect compressor clutch wire lead.
(5) Remove refrigerant lines from compressor, if
necessary (Fig. 23).
(6) If system is left open place plug/cap over open
lines.
(7) Remove compressor attaching bolts (Fig. 24).
Fig. 22 Blower Motor Resistor Block
1 ± RESISTOR BLOCK
2 ± ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 23 A/C Compressor Lines
1 ± CONDENSER LIQUID LINE
2 ± SUCTION LINE
3 ± COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD SCREWS
4 ± COMPRESSOR
5 ± DISCHARGE LINE
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diameter, and make a new hole. Make the hole 1/4
inch above, or below the original hole in the evapora-
tor core.(3) Insert new probe into hole between evaporator
fins.
(4) Reinstall rubber grommet into evaporator
probe access hole.
EXPANSION VALVE
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST
BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THIS OPERATION.
Fig. 33 Lower HVAC Housing
1 ± EVAPORATOR AND CONNECTION
2 ± FOAM SEALS
3 ± HEATER CORE AND TUBES
4 ± HVAC HOUSING LOWER CASE
5 ± HOUSING MOUNTING STUDS
6 ± HOUSING DRAIN
7 ± WIRING
8 ± BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL
Fig. 34 Case Separation - Typical
1 ± CASE HALVES
2 ± EVAPORATOR
3 ± BLOWER WHEEL
Fig. 35 Evaporator Removal - Typical
1 ± EVAPORATOR
2 ± BLOWER WHEEL
Fig. 36 Evaporator Probe Location - Typical
1 ± EVAPORATOR PROBE WIRING CONNECTOR
2 ± EVAPORATOR PROBE RUBBER GROMMET
3 ± EVAPORATOR/BLOWER MODULE
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INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
HEATER-A/C HOUSING
Use this procedure if any or all of the following
items require service:
²Heater core
²Evaporator
²HVAC housing
The HVAC housing must be removed from the
vehicle before beginning with this procedure. Refer to
Unit Housing in this section for removal procedure.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Separate the air distribution outlet foam seals
at the case parting line (Fig. 52).
(2) Remove the evaporator lines foam seal, and
heater core tubes foam seal from the unit (Fig. 53).
(3) Remove the retaining clips and screws that
hold the upper and lower housings together.
(4) Separate the two halves of the housing.
(5) Lift the heater core/evaporator out of the case.
ASSEMBLY
To reassemble, reverse the above procedures.
ADJUSTMENTS
MODE CONTROL CABLE
(1) Engage cable to actuator arm lever on mode
door and attach to housing (Fig. 47).
(2) Attach other end of cable to instrument panel
control (Fig. 43).
(3) Turn the mode knob completely counterclock-
wise.
(4) While holding the knob in the counterclockwise
position, pull on the gray casing of the mode cable.
This will take up any free play in the cable and index
the mode door to the mode knob.
(5) Then snap the cable hold down clip into posi-
tion.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE
(1) Engage cable to actuator arm on temperature
door and attach to housing (Fig. 47).
(2) Attach other end of cable to instrument panel
control (Fig. 43).
(3) Turn the temperature knob completely counter-
clockwise.
Fig. 52 HVAC Housing Air Distribution Foam Seals
1 ± AIR DISTRIBUTION
2 ± RECIRCULATION DOOR VACUUM ACTUATOR
3 ± AIR INLET
4 ± BLOWER MOTOR
5 ± EVAPORATOR PROBE CONNECTOR
6 ± CONTROL CABLES
7 ± VACUUM HARNESS
Fig. 53 HVAC Housing Evaporator Connection and
Heater Core Tube Seals
1 ± EVAPORATOR AND CONNECTION
2 ± FOAM SEALS
3 ± HEATER CORE AND TUBES
4 ± HVAC HOUSING LOWER CASE
5 ± HOUSING MOUNTING STUDS
6 ± HOUSING DRAIN
7 ± WIRING
8 ± BLOWER MOTOR AND WHEEL
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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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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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