Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 753

Fig. 97: Removing/Installing Evaporator Temperature Sensor From Front Of HVAC Housing
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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
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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
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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
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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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