2002 Dodge Dakota A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Dodge Dakota

  • 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS, CID:360, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:360, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2002 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2507, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

1990-97

It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.

  • Place ignition switch in Lock position.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
  • Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004

It may be required to access and rec...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Durango -> Front -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Rear -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Cherokee

  • On models equipped with A/C, proceed as follows:
    • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
    • Loosen accumulator retaining band screw, then disconnect accumulator inlet tube from evaporator outlet tube.
    • Reposition accumulator for access to blower motor harness connector.
  • On all models, disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
  • Remove three screws attaching blower motor to heater and A/C housing.
  • Rotate and tilt blower motor and wheel assembly as needed to remove from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to insta...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Dakota & Durango

  • Place front wheels in a straight ahead position.
  • Using a trim stick, or suitable flat-bladed tool, pry along edges of right and left door sill trim to release snap clip retainers, Fig. .
  • Disengage ends of sill trim from cowl side trim at front and B-pillar trim (standard cab) or quarter panel trim (club cab) at rear, then remove sill trim from sill.
  • Using a trim stick, or suitable flat-bladed tool, pry left and right cowl side trim to release snap ring retainer, then remove trim from pillar.
  • Remove steering column open...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Blower Motor Resistor, Replace -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Durango -> Front -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Rear -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Cherokee

  • Remove kick cover from heater and A/C housing, then disconnect resistor connector.
  • Remove two screws securing resistor to housing, then the resistor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Dakota

  • Remove cowl plenum cover, reach through plenum access hole and remove two blower motor resistor screws.
  • Pull blower motor resistor wire harness out of plenum, then disconnect wire from resistor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Durango

Front

Refer to "Dakota" for replacement procedure.

Rear
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Dakota, Durango & Liberty -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Dakota -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Durango -> Performance Test -> Refrigerant System Tests -> System Empty -> System Low -> Visual Inspection
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

Connect suitably programmed DRB lll scan tool, turn ignition switch to On position then record DTCs.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation definitions.

Diagnostic Tests

Dakota
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Durango
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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect suitably programmed DRB lll scan tool, turn ignition switch to On position then record and erase DTCs.

Performance Test

  • Connect a suitable tacho...

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