(1) Disconnect the battey and let the vehicle sit for 2 minutes. Airbag
won't go off after this (capaciter is discharged).
(2) Depending on options and year/model, the evaporators either come with a
figure "8" seal (expansion valve) or with o-rings on the A/C line.
Replacing the o-rings/seal is definitely a good idea.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of clhyer@cox.net
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 6:37 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: A/C help
A couple of items for you to check on when doing this job:
1. Be sure the airbag will not go off! I am not sure if simply unhooking
the battery will do it.
2. When replacing the evaporator, there should be an "O ring" seal where the
evaporator tubes connect at the firewall. The new evaporator may not come
with this o-ring, but they should be replaced at the same time.
We did this operation on my wife's Voyager van last year. Shop said 8-10
hours for them to do, it took us about 14 hours! We saved the $850 labor
cost though...
Cal & James
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