1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup

  • 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Drive Belt Data -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C Data -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 CNG

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.9 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Solar Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove defrost grille from top of instrument panel, the...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.2 V8 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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