Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 157

(3) Remove right instrument panel side trim.
(4) Remove two screws at lower right side support

beam.

(5) Remove bolt for instrument panel support at

A-pillar.

(6) Remove left instrument panel side trim.
(7) Remove upper instrument panel bezel.
(8) Remove lower knee bolster.
(9) Remove console screws at instrument panel.
(10) Remove gearshift knob.
(11) Remove shifter bezel.
(12) Remove console screws at rear. Remove rear

half of console.

(13) Remove front console screws. Remove front

half of console.

(14) Remove right side instrument panel support

strut.

(15) Drain coolant.

(16) Remove heater hoses at cowl.
(17) Remove heater core cover screws and cover.
(18) Remove heater core.

INSTALLATION

(1) Carefully install new heater core into the

heater housing.

(2) Fasten heater core cover to housing with

screws provided.

(3) Reinstall all necessary trim.
(4) Fill coolant to level.
(5) Reconnect battery.

HEATER HOSES

The heater hoses attach at the engine compart-

ment cowl onto the heater core inlet/outlet and on
the left side of the engine.

HEATER HOSES (2.0L-2.4L)

The heater hoses are serviced separately of each

other. The hoses can not be serviced with bulk roll
heater hose. If it is necessary to replace a hose, use
hose of the exact diameter and size and shape. The
hoses are attached using spring tension clamps.

REMOVAL

NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings
before proceeding with this operation.

(1) Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Group 7,

Cooling System.

(2) Using spring tension clamp pliers, remove

clamps at each end of hose to be removed (Fig. 53)
and (Fig. 54).

(3) Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tug-

ging slightly away from connector nipple.

Fig. 50 Liquid Line From Condenser

1 – LIQUID LINE TO CONDENSER

Fig. 51 Liquid Line From Expansion Valve

1 – LIQUID LINE TO EXPANSION VALVE

Fig. 52 Receiver/Drier Bracket

1 – RECEIVER/DRIER BRACKET

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CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core
inlet or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force.
Heater core may become damaged and leak engine
coolant into heater unit.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

HEATER HOSES (2.5L)

REMOVAL

The heater hoses for the 2.5L engine are preformed

hoses with quick connect fittings at the engine. These
hoses are not serviceable and must be replaced using

OEM parts. The hoses are attached at the heater
core using spring tension clamps.

NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings
before proceeding with this operation.

(1) Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Group 7,

Engine Cooling.

(2) Using thin slide-jaw pliers, pinch quick connect

fitting in, of hose to be removed (Fig. 55).

(3) Remove intake manifold plenum. Refer to

Group 11, Exhaust System And Intake Manifold for
service information.

(4) Using spring tension clamp pliers, remove

clamp at heater core end of hose to be removed
(Fig. 54).

(5) Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tug-

ging slightly away from connector nipple.

CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core
inlet or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force.
Heater core may become damaged and leak engine
coolant into heater unit.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

LIQUID LINE

TO EXPANSION VALVE

REMOVAL

(1) Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using

a refrigerant recovery machine.

(2) Remove A/C quick connect clip at expansion

valve (Fig. 56).

Fig. 53 Heater Hose Connection At Engine

1 – HEATER HOSES
2 – SPRING TENSION CLAMP PLIERS
3 – HEATER HOSE CLAMPS

Fig. 54 Heater Hose Connection At Heater Core

1 – HEATER HOSES
2 – HEATER HOSE SPRING TENSION CLAMPS

Fig. 55 Heater Hose Connection At Engine

1 – HEATER HOSE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS

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(3) Disconnect quick connector on expansion valve.

Remove liquid line from expansion valve. Use Special
Tool kit 7193 to disconnect quick connector (Fig. 57).

CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced
and cap the expansion valve tubes.

(4) Disconnect liquid line from the receiver/drier

(Fig. 58).

(5) Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

TO CONDENSER

REMOVAL

(1) Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using

a refrigerant recovery machine.

(2) Remove A/C quick connect clip at condenser

(Fig. 59).

(3) Disconnect

quick

connector

at

condenser.

Remove liquid line from condenser. Use special tool
kit 7193 to disconnect quick connector (Fig. 60).
Remove line at condenser (Fig. 61).

CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced
and cap the condenser inlet.

(4) Disconnect liquid line from the receiver/drier

(Fig. 62).

(5) Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

MODE DOOR ACTUATOR MOTOR

NOTE: If battery voltage is low or not sensed at the
actuator/motor for less than a (60) second interval,
the

actuator/motor

will

be

out

of

calibration.

Remove the M1 (I. O. D.) fuse for a minimum of (60)
seconds. The actuator/motor will then self calibrate
itself upon reinstallation of fuse.

Fig. 56 Liquid Line Clip At Expansion Valve

1 – LIQUID LINE CLIP

Fig. 57 Use Special Tool 7240 For Quick Connect

1 – SPECIAL TOOL OTC 7240
2 – LIQUID LINE

Fig. 58 Liquid Line At Receiver/Drier

1 – LIQUID LINE AT RECEIVER DRIER
2 – RECEIVER DRIER

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The mode door actuator is an electric motor. It

mechanically positions the A/C unit panel/bi-level
door and the floor/defrost door. Prior to part replace-
ment, re-calibration of the HVAC actuator is recom-
mended. Calibration is performed by disconnecting
the battery negative cable or the removal of the
instrument panel M-1 fuse. Electrical power should
be re-established after (60) seconds which will auto-
matically initiate the software calibration procedure.
If this procedure fails, it will be necessary to replace
the mode door actuator/motor. The mode door actua-
tor/motor is not serviceable and must be replaced if
found to be defective.

The mode door actuator is located on the upper left

side of the A/C- Heater housing (Fig. 63).

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove left underpanel silencer/duct.
(3) Remove

electrical

connection

on

actuator

(Fig. 64).

(4) Remove actuator retaining screws. Then pull

actuator straight down. Upon removal, note the shaft
position of the actuator, because the shaft on this
motor is keyed. When installing new actuator, its
shaft must be positioned in the same location.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

RECIRCULATION DOOR CABLE

The RECIRC door is actuated by a cable which

mechanically positions the door.

Fig. 59 Clip Removal

1 – DISCHARGE LINE
2 – LIQUID LINE
3 – LIQUID LINE CLIP

Fig. 60 Quick Coupler Using Special Tool 7240

1 – SPECIAL TOOL OTC 7240

Fig. 61 Line At Condenser

1 – LIQUID LINE
2 – DOUBLE O-RINGS

Fig. 62 Liquid Line at Receiver/Drier

1 – LIQUID LINE AT RECEIVER-DRIER

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