2006 Dodge Charger V6-3.5L Air Conditioning TSB 24-014-05

NUMBER: 24-014-05 REV. A

GROUP: Heater & A/C

DATE: November 19, 2005

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-014-05, DATED August 11, 2005, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF AN APPLICABILITY NOTE.

SUBJECT:
Hot Air From A/C Ducts At Start Up and/or A/C System Doesn't Cool After Extended Driving In Hot And Humid Ambient Conditions OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the HVAC Manual Temperature Control.

MODELS:

2006            (LX)          300/Charger/Magnum

NOTE :**This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to August 12, 2005 and equipped with manual A/C (sales Code HAA).**

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

While operating the vehicle with the A/C on, the vehicle operator notices that after a vehicle start sequence there is a hot blast of airflow from the A/C vents and/or the vehicle operator notices that after a vehicle start sequence that the doors inside of the HVAC unit appear to be moving or calibrating. The vehicle operator may also notice a loss of airflow from the vents and becomes uncomfortably warm after a long drive in hot and humid weather while operating with the A/C on.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED: Part #55111870AH Control Manual A/C

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove I/P center bezel using the fiber stick to pry up the bezel without damaging the I/P padding. 2. Disconnect electrical connectors for the A/C control, switch bank and clock if equipped. 3. Remove the four 4 mm screws attaching the A/C control and remove the A/C control. 4. Install revised manual A/C control, p/n 55111870AH. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.). 5. Connect the A/C control, switch bank and clock wiring connectors as equipped. 6. Snap in the I/P center bezel to the center I/P. 7. Start the vehicle. The HVAC doors will calibrate upon the initial start up of the vehicle.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.