1996 Dodge Dakota A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Dodge Dakota

  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2507, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Component Replacement -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cooling Fan -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Cooling Fan
Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

The fan blade cannot be repaired. If it is cracked, warped or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced.

  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connector.
  • Remove shroud clips and support bolts, nuts and washers.
  • Remove fan, motor and shroud or support as an assembly from radiator support.
  • Support fan motor assembly on bench, then remove retaining clip and slide fan off motor shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • Raise an...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Model SD7H15 Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Removal
  • Using a spanner wrench, insert pins into any two threaded holes of the clutch front plate. Hold plate and remove hex nut.
  • Using a suitable puller, align puller center bolt to compressor shaft, then hand tighten puller bolts into threaded holes.
  • Turn center bolt clockwise until front plate is loosened.
  • Using a suitable screwdriver and hammer, remove shaft key by lightly tapping it loose.
  • Remove external front housing snap ring, then insert the lips of rotor puller jaws into snap ring groove.
  • Place rotor puller shaft protec...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Application Chart -> Light Trucks & Vans
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Cherokee & Dakota -> Dakota -> Fan Motor -> Fan Motor Circuit -> Using Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) -> Using Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Fan Motor
Dakota

Disconnect wire connector from fan motor terminal, Fig. , then connect a 14 gauge jumper wire from battery to fan motor terminal. Replace fan motor if it does not operate normally.

Fan Motor Circuit
Cherokee & Dakota

These models are equipped with an engine controller which will detect and store a diagnostic trouble code for the cooling fan system. This information may be accessed by using a DRB diagnostic tool or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Using Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
  • Obtain MIL d...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Auxiliary A/C -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans -> Standard A/C -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

Cherokee
  • Remove heater/A/C housing as outlined under "Heater Housing, Replace."
  • Remove top housing retaining screws, then the top of heater/A/C housing.
  • Remove thermostatic switch and capillary tube.
  • Remove evaporator retaining screws, then the evaporator.
  • Remove expansion valve from evaporator, if necessary.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Dakota
1996
  • Remove housing top cover.
  • Lift core from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
1997
  • Remove instrument panel and heater/A/C housin...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

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