Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 745

REMOVAL

TRANSDUCER-A/C PRESSURE

Fig. 57: Wire Harness Connector, A/C Pressure Transducer, A/C Liquid Line & Dash Panel
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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the A/C pressure transducer (2) located on the A/C liquid

line (3) near the dash panel (4) in the engine compartment.

3. Remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid line and remove and discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION

TRANSDUCER-A/C PRESSURE

NOTE:

It is not necessary to discharge the refrigerant system to replace the A/C
pressure transducer.

NOTE:

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

NOTE:

Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of special material for R-134a. Use
only refrigerant oil of the type required for the A/C compressor.

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Fig. 58: Wire Harness Connector, A/C Pressure Transducer, A/C Liquid Line & Dash Panel
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the A/C pressure

transducer fitting.

2. Install the A/C pressure transducer (2) onto the A/C liquid line (3) near the dash panel (4). Hand-

tightened the transducer securely.

3. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the A/C pressure transducer.

4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

DISTRIBUTION

DUCT-CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL

REMOVAL

DUCT-CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE:

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further
diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag
system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an
accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

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Fig. 59: Instrument Panel, Screws & Center Instrument Panel Duct
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the radio from the instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .

3. Reach through the opening in the instrument panel (2) and remove the three screws (3) that secure the

center instrument panel duct (1) to the instrument panel.

4. Rotate the center instrument panel duct as necessary and remove the duct.

INSTALLATION

DUCT-CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL

Fig. 60: Instrument Panel, Screws & Center Instrument Panel Duct
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1. Rotate the center instrument panel duct as necessary to position the duct into the instrument panel.

2. Install the three screws (3) that secure the center instrument panel duct (1) to the instrument panel.

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

3. Install the radio. Refer to INSTALLATION .

4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

DUCT-DEFROSTER

REMOVAL

DUCT-DEFROSTER

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further
diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag
system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an
accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE:

Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel
from cosmetic damage during this service procedure.

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