Part 3/4: 2009-2015 Ram trucks A/C evaporator and recirculate housing

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[@ricardoleguizamo2996]

First, thank you so much for your video. I just completed this swap and couldn't have done it! AC Blowing ice cold now. A quick tip to anyone driving a 2012 V6, there is one AC box screw behind the electrical distribution panel with the 4 big connectors. In this video its behind the coolant container but in certain models its behind that panel.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Awesome job. You saved a lot of money doing it yourself. Glad it all worked out

[@markhenley6676]

thanks for the full 4 part video, I was able to replace both heater and evaporator, and able to change the fresh air vent to one that has a filter, the original vent was not made with a filter slot, so, the evap was pretty nasty. the best part, I had no parts left over, so I immediately wondered if I lost a few.

[@lordvader1648]

Awesome job bro, I’ve done this a few times and each time I get faster. By the fifth time I did it, I was done in two hours.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It’s one of the jobs I like to do because like you said….you get faster at it and make great time and money doing it, while the other guys in the shop run from them

[@smrtrbl86]

Tura'lu by the Bollox there at the end. Gotta love Irish rock music. I actually heard it today on my pandora selection

[@adangarza849]

Thank you for this video. Im replacing my heater core since its clogged and started leaking antifreeze on the interior.You turned a 800 dollar labor job into a 4 hr backyard job for me.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already,

[@destinyranch1998]

you are an outstanding in communicating a very complex structure , i replaced mine with your very clear instruction - many thanks for sharing experience and education.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Awesome.....glad to see another video that helped. Appreciate the comment and the feedback about it. Thanks and make sure to subscribe!

[@franklinwilliams2736]

Your video was key to my success thx. Without knowing to remove the the two 10mm under steering column I was stuck. No other videos I seen showed that.

[@homemechanic4369]

This guy is really good! I really liked these videos. Thank you.

[@kirkgarfield6965]

You are very informative, good job

[@maadenengineering9101]

Very good video and great demonstration. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@habibbi33]

David you are very professional and i enjoyed watching your videos you saved me a lot o time doing the same job as you did i wish you and your family health and happiness you are the best thanks again.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Wow....those are some very kind words! Many thanks. I am always happy to help and glad to see that people like yourself are using them to take on repairs and save money!

[@jaschalindesmith9525]

great video! i am a professional mechanic and it was very informative. i was able to do it in 5.5 hrs even watching all the videos. im sure next time i can so it in 4. only thing i did different was go through the wheel well for the lower nut and the heater hoses. i was able to get my spring clamp tool on from there.

[@rickgilbert7469]

Thank you sir! Excellent video!!

[@dcpagejr]

fantastic video, job can be done in about 3 hrs. The instructions on here were a huge help!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Daniel Page Appreciate the info Daniel. As you found out....it isn't that difficult a job and there is no need to fear the dash removal. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

[@joesalazar5674]

This help me out so much I appreciate your videos, only one problem I'm having is remembering which heater core hose goes where

[@JohnnyBravo-dr4ot]

Your video was amazingly insightful and helped me out a lot.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks Johnny! I greatly appreciate hearing comments like that. Make sure to subscribe

[@jordonhataway6330]

Lmao go figure I'm already to part 4 when I find the right video

[@rwb1228]

Your video was so much help with replacing my evaporator coil. however my truck has a wiring terminal junction where your video shows a overflow bottle. I hope this helps the next person with finding those hidden bolts. replaced my heater core while I was at the task, really don't want to have to do that again anytime soon. Thanks David!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks for the info/tip......glad it went well and thanks for watching this video. Good idea on the heatercore....not a typical failure part but anything can happen. Make sure to subscribe.

[@Mt_Ruben]

Do I need to remove the wiring junction? I have everything done but can't find those last two bolts I need to take off where the terminal is

[@texasslam9640]

Yes for anyone with an 09 1500 Texas edition. Non dual zone remove 3 Phillips screws that hold the 3 main/large connectors for the wiring harness. Remove those acres from the sheet metal mounting plate. Pull the entire unit, the 3 connectors and the PCM?, away and lay it down. HIDDEN NUT BEHIND THIS UNIT!!!!

[@yacxirany1]

really great video i just do mine

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Excellent video tutorial. I hope I get someone with your experience when the repair a TSB HVAC issue on my 2019 RAM 2500. I can’t believe this shit is still and issue with DODGE.

[@SEES243PK]

Thank you for the tutorial. I'm watching it to learn how to replace the dash airbag on a 2017. I wonder if you ever replaced it

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thank you. I havent had to replace one on a newer model like yours yet.

[@joehorvath8723]

Once you popped that dash up and leaned it back could you have fully removed it at that point if you were replacing it? or is there a few more steps to fully remove the dash from the truck?

[@darrenlesueur4785]

after getting a new ac condensor my abs light lit up immediately . is there something that could of caused this

[@scottgdanski144]

Great video I was able to do mine in 7 hours. The only issue I had was once I got it all back together my controls get stuck on the foot vents. Seems like it does it once a week. So I get out and unplug and plug back in the climate control harness behind the passenger kick panel and it’ll make it work again for a few days. Any ideas on what the real fix is. I know I plugged all the wires back in to the right spots and when it works everything works properly

[@ArmyBroCC]

The issue I have is my ac wind is weak lol do I have to do this ?

[@rickmaechler7774]

Is there an aftermarket evaporator that you recommend? Mopar is very expensive.

[@forrestsmith3183]

lets say hypothetically I didn't have access to an AC recovery machine could I do this repair and just refill the system with refrigerant after the fact?

[@barrywest9368]

My air is hot and cold which ever I have on but just don’t have very strong flow coming out. What could be causing this

[@garyschultz6748]

2013 Ram 5.7L. I can't find the fifth fastener for the housing. Any ideas?

[@russellivey1527]

I know models not same my 2014 tradesman they they 2 bolts behind computers thanks for showing general removal

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks Russell for checking the video out. Make sure to subscribe

[@erikthe1ent]

I replaced these parts on my 2011 ram but then after putting everything back together I got a no bus May you assist on what I can do to fix this

[@CIPStudios]

Wow, did I learn a lot.. Thanks!!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for checking the video out. Appreciate the feedback and the comment. Make sure to subscribe and tell your friends lol.

[@stanwardoshiro]

How different is the process for a 2016 Ram 3500?

[@johnnyjackson7244]

Thanks for this video! (and subscribed) Its made replacing the evaporator easier than I imagined. Question: any advice on lack of airflow between driver and passenger side? Passenger side is noticeably stronger, and cold air flows easier now than heated air. I located and replaced three actuators, but the issue persists.

[@LarryReynolds591]

Is your heater core dirty? Did you replace the evap already? Did you get the air filter kit from Genos?

[@grannysgarage8101]

if I just wanted to replace the heater core do I still need to remove the freon from the system? or can I access the heater core without completely removing the entire housing? thanks

[@MotorCityMechanic]

The heater core lines extend too far out the fire wall which requires pulling the hvac box back enough.....thats why the a/c has to be discharged....just not enough slack in the a/c lines and drier to allow it. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

[@jarellanosja]

Can you fix my truck man to much stuff to fix 2012 only 87k miles. Now the lines to the turbo liking. Egr and all that. Wiling to drop it to you and do your magic. Thanks

[@namhctaw23]

Where can I buy a recirit door from because mine is broken as well

[@stitchedbyfelicia]

Just wondering if anybody did this job and afterwords had a problem with their cluster and wiper staying on

[@lordvader1648]

You can measure the size of the enclosure for the cabin air filter, it’s optional btw, you have to take a razor knife to cut it out. But then go to a parts store and size them up and there’s always one that fits. Part number 90183p cabin air filter car quest

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Actually did a video on installing a cabin filter kit: 2010-2016 Ram truck cabin air filter kit from genosgarage.com kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qXnaaqnKqCatE

[@11593789n]

me gustaria que bajaras un evaporador o hacer un video de un evaporador jeep cherokee 2012 muy buenos tus videos

[@MotorCityMechanic]

+napoleon rojas No he tenido que reemplazar uno todavía. Lo mantengo en mente en caso de que tengo que sustituir en ese coche en el futuro. Gracias por ver y no se olvide de suscribirse

[@tonyturner779]

David, would it be possible to get at the screens that are in the door vents behind the dash without pulling the entire dash? I have a 2012 ram 2500 6.7l g56 truck. I just had the AC system checked by myself and instructor at the school I'm at and it's not blowing very hard out the dash vents and still let's air past to the floor. None of the doors are broken but just wondering if I could cut those white vent screens out and get more air flow without pulling the entire dash

[@MotorCityMechanic]

The screens wont be the cause for that. To be honest there really arent any screens that can cause any blockage. The most common issue is the evaporator becoming covered in dirt from driving down dirt roads or working in dusty areas. I have seen that cause the lack of air flow.....not a screen. I have also see people how like to ride with their long haired dogs cause the same issue but with hair.

[@tonyturner779]

@@MotorCityMechanic can I use compressed air to clean the evaporator off

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@tonyturner779 There really is no real access to get up in there. You can try once you remove the blower motor resistor but typically its caked up on the evaporator and hard to get off. No harm in trying. If you blow to hard you can distort the fins and cause even more blockage.

[@hotshottransport945]

Hey so im trying to replace my heater core on my 17 ram cummins. Im having a sweet smell coming out of the vents and the passenger side rug is wet. So im guessing its the heater core. I was gonna ask if i have to pull the dash to replace the heater core and was wondering if anyone else had a 17? or are all the 4th gen the same process? Also would it be worth replacing anything else while i have the dash out? everything seems to be working but the heater core. If anyone could help me out that would be awsome! Thanks.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Personally I wouldnt replace everything....If it has dual temp controls then maybe I would replace the door actuator on the back side thats against the fire wall and only with an OEM mopar replacement part......not anything aftermarket. Otherwise thats about it other then the heater core. Thanks for the question and make sure to subscribe,.

[@hotshottransport945]

@@MotorCityMechanic Subscribed as soon as i saw this vid. Had a question i know u said u would change the 1 near the firewall is this 1 it? That way i know what to order i think there are a few diff ones. www.moparfactoryparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-actuator-68089742aa?c=Zz1haXItY29uZGl0aW9uZXJzLWFuZC1oZWF0ZXJzJnM9YWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLWFuZC1oZWF0ZXItdW5pdHMmbD0yJm49U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHMmYT1yYW0mbz0zNTAwJnk9MjAxNyZ0PXRyYWRlc21hbiZlPTYtN2wtbDYtZGllc2Vs

[@luisvasquez-ch2gi]

Hi,after se you,video about dash remove was ease,but Put on back,Houston geta a problem no radio,nota información on board,tha wiper working inself??what si wrong,??thanks by you help.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I recommend checking all the connections at the connectors you had to remove/unplug when pulling the dash back.

[@luisvasquez-ch2gi]

I get it,was the Groung lenguaje to chasis was off,thanks.

[@6literfuelaholic655]

My 14 doesnt have the stid sticking through the firewall into the engine bay for the box, guess im breaking the box to get it out lol

[@Clearjab]

Is the dash still attached to anything on this video? or is it completely free... reason I ask is because I need to repair some dash delamination from the soft touch leather option and is way easier to just take the dash out of the truck

[@MotorCityMechanic]

There are a few more connectors on the drivers side that have to be removed before it can come out. Just wiring.....nothing else

[@Clearjab]

I see... and do you now if by chance the top dash portion (the area above the passener airbag) is removable?... I can see some hex screws all along the dash structure but I havent tried to see if its removable... I know its not normal procedure from dodge or chrysler for that matter to do that but I really dont see any reason to buy an entire new dash wich is about 1200 just for that airbag area delaminating

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I finally am getting around to your comment, I do apologize for the delay. I am going to need your VIN to find out for sure. You can email me at [e-mail] and I will have the parts department check more into it.

[@t046875]

I have a 2014 with r1234yf is this the same process?

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Cristian Gonzalez doesn’t matter the Freon type....everything pretty much should be the same. Thanks for the watching and for the question and make sure to subscribe

[@RAWRMotorsports]

Labor cost on this job ??

[@randyu8688]

Where's the receiver/drier for a 2010 dodge ram.

[@tonypickett5468]

My recirculation door opens and closes for about 30 seconds when I start my truck and make popping noises when it reaches full open and close. The ac won't kick on until it finishes this process. Can I just disconnect the recirculation door actuator with the door in the open position and leave it like that? Everything seems to work fine including defrost, just curious if this may mess something else up.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

tony pickett I haven't notice a recirculated door issue cause this concern before. Disconnecting it won't hurt anything....just not sure if it will have any affect on the time before the A/C comes on. It's worth a try for sure. Thanks for asking

[@tonypickett5468]

everything seems to work well and ac comes on immediately now with the actuator disconnected. Going to install the cabin air filter from geno's now and see how it works!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

tony pickett Thanks for the update! If you call and order.....make sure to say hey from me!

[@turbojoe2]

I tried to fix this. Heater core (dash removal) Thermostat, water pump, coolant flush... Back to square one. Bringing it to the dealer to replace a ten cent piece of plastic for $1500..... SHAME!!!!!! Something has gone wrong and it aint me........ Idiot designer penny pinchers...... Should have kept my Dakota.