How to remove rear AC evaporator in Chrysler van?
So I cleaned out the area underneath the van, and was able to remove the nut on the expansion valve (?) between the 2 refrigerant lines. But still nothing seems to budge. I can physically wiggle the whole plenum and move it, which actually moves the lines beneath the van.
What causes a GM rear evaporator to fail?
GM has issued a service bulletin #16-NA-046 to address repeat rear evaporator core failures on the vehicles listed below. GM has identified the blower motor as the cause of repeated failures.
Where is the oil leaking from the Chrysler evaporator?
Compressor started cycling frequently and then AC stopped working completely. Noticed the telltale oil marks on the driveway near the right rear wheel well. Looked underneath, and sure enough, I saw refrigerant oil leaking down the refrigerant lines coming from the evaporator.
What’s the backing plate at the rear of the evaporator?
“At the rear evaporator there is a steel backing plate which the thermal expansion valve bolts to – corrosion is very common in this area.
So I cleaned out the area underneath the van, and was able to remove the nut on the expansion valve (?) between the 2 refrigerant lines. But still nothing seems to budge. I can physically wiggle the whole plenum and move it, which actually moves the lines beneath the van.
GM has issued a service bulletin #16-NA-046 to address repeat rear evaporator core failures on the vehicles listed below. GM has identified the blower motor as the cause of repeated failures.
Compressor started cycling frequently and then AC stopped working completely. Noticed the telltale oil marks on the driveway near the right rear wheel well. Looked underneath, and sure enough, I saw refrigerant oil leaking down the refrigerant lines coming from the evaporator.
Can you remove the rear expansion valve on a Chrysler?
I replaced the rear expansion valve during a complete AC re-furb. I recall that it was as shown w/ the long stud from the expansion valve passing thru the tube fitting. I had no trouble removing it, but also didn’t notice any corrosion. If you can remove both parts, you can separate them on the bench.