In this video come along as I replace the rear air conditioning evaporator in this 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. This should be similar to the late model Dodge Grand Caravans too.
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49 thoughts on “Chrysler town country – rear a/c evaporator – replacement”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars #KARMONEY# just-do-it says:

    It looks like corporate business completely ruins great companies guys getting rich talking and using ithers stolen ideas is not mechanics engineers or builders,but important head cheese iscwhat they are then call shots that literally they play1 and do it their way thats how we end up with craziness like lines behind tires and seat belt stuck panels they dont care just want money

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars whirls007 says:

    Dont you have to flush the system when its open like that?

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Hill says:

    so calm today.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brent Marr says:

    i would mark clip spots with a yellow marker, before removing

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phillip Molling says:

    Hey I know this is old, but what are the torque specs on the TXV in the rear? I had to buy the parts separately.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan H says:

    Thanks for the vid. Our expansion valve was very dented but the hole was actually right where the pipes go into the evaporator. My guess is that the banging and jiggling of the whole setup just put pressure on the little joints and it eventually just cracked a small hole

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Natural Girl says:

    My dad is a car guy. He watches Motortrend religiously and has a lift in his workshop. His health in retirement limits him but he still tinkers. I had some issues with my ‘07 Pacifica and I showed him some of your videos. I accidentally cast one to his TV and he told me to leave it on. Lol. That’s a huge compliment from a guy who likes to watch repair and rebuild on motortrend for fun. Personally, I appreciate the detail about certain things to watch out for and problems when taking things apart or putting back together to avoid making a bigger problem. I like tinkering to fix my own issues and save a buck, but am a total novice so if there’s not enough detail I could make a serious mistake. Thanks again.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris R says:

    I need to do this job, shouldn't we replace the drier if the system has been exposed to atmosphere?

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jesse Kyro says:

    How much did this repair cost the customer?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chaman Rickheeram says:

    Guys follow this video. Best video on YouTube to change rear ac evaporator. I look at many other and best by far.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Fuessel says:

    Best complete video on the rear ac anatomy. My ?? Is I don’t have vent pressure, fan is blowing high, but not much if any coming past evaporator. Air is actually blowing back out the intake. Thoughts? Thank you!

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lance Hybben says:

    This is an amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to create it. I have subscribed for more videos.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wayne Young says:

    I tried to add freon to my 2001 grand caravan and the low fitting by the alternator doesn't fit, I took it to O'Reilly's and he said the same thing. What's up with that? Is it maybe up on the fire way ? Like on the newer town and country's? I'm confused. Maybe that's why Firestone didn't have time to do it. The snap on fitting Is a different size. Can you help ?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zane Herrington says:

    Had to change the rear evap on my moms 94 AND 97 town and country. Glad to see Chrysler kept the tradition.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Juan Alfaro says:

    as always great video very helpful thank you

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kent Johnson says:

    What's the normal cost to replace the rear evaporate and recharge.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank Paquette says:

    Hi Eric, thanks for sharing this video. What would be the normal workshop time to do this job?

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Daveunruh says:

    lol!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Dubs Dubs says:

    Excellent, great personality, nice touch with the humor thanks.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Good job Chrysler putting everything right in front and behind the Passenger rear Tire just genius 👏 👌 👍 Nice showing the stupidity of Chrysler Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shitbox Enthusiast says:

    seeing that rubber band around the oil container on the machine is smart as hell.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Phillips says:

    How do I get the expansion valve off ? It's stuck and won't come off no matter what I try

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R says:

    I think what happens is the seals deteriorate and corrode. I’ve done some that were just crumbling away. Good idea just to replace the entire evap. Also you sort to have to because the expansion valve to evap bolts are corroded into place and will not come loose in most cases. I’ve broken snap on torx bits trying to this

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Coffin says:

    did you ever go back and plug in the flashlight ???

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Harry Gorman Jr. says:

    When you performed the replacement of rear AC Evaporator on town and country I noticed you failed to reconnect the harness for OEM flashlight. If you did this step disregard but did not see it in video. I love the channel and could watch you for hours, I really enjoy your channel!

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chase the Summit says:

    What's the typical cost of a job like this?

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Peterson says:

    From an old guy in northern Mn, you are a very good trainer. If your still hearing on these, thank you very much !

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars autopro21 says:

    What’s the part number ?

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Volschenk says:

    Great video – thanks. Any recommendations on where I can buy a complete evaporator unit with expansion valve already attached, for a 2014 T&C (like you used for replacement)?

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Viking 2121 says:

    Them Engineers put so much effort into these air boxes, one would think they could of designed the heater core of evaporator to be taken out, kinda like them older cars where you could of taken the heater core out from the firewall with a couple of screws. I did a heater core in a 98 Ford Taurus which involved taking the entire dash out of the car with the steering column, Kinda sucked to replace a $20 part.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Butcher says:

    Here are the Chrysler Part Numbers:
    Evap Coil Assembly with Expansion Valve: 68057709AA
    Expansion Valve Only: 68057718AA
    Suction O-Ring: 68031984AA
    Expansion Valve O-Ring: 4885803AA
    Foam Seal Kit: 68042743AA

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny Quick says:

    On my 2009 Grand Caravan, once the nylon strap for the heater core was removed, the heater core just slid right out. I was able to remove the 4 clips and 8 screws that hold the evaporator cover onto the unit. Once that cover was removed the evaporator slip out. Never removed the fan or even saw those doors.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charizard365 says:

    We’re did you order your part from ?

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Deitz says:

    Great video as usual

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Meldon Sookram says:

    2014 c-tnc. Exact problem. Dealer stopped selling the evap with the expansion valve. So i decided to just replace the expansion valve. Its working 1 day so far. I cleaned the area very well before re assembly. I also made a new dirt damper(foam seal). Thank you again.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shayne Kreitzer says:

    Thanks!

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christy Hendrixson says:

    Was it blowing hot in whole ac unit or just the rear

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars plmn93 says:

    I thought to myself "Surely Chrysler has resolved this since it happened on our 2003 van". Nope. It happened on our 2012 as well. I will go ahead and assume the Pacifica will do it.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars george martin says:

    Bro… I came here for a a/c compressor change. This shit you just did gives me chills. Nothing about this is easy lol. I worked on F-16s.

    God bless your patience.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lola says:

    and guess what my even my flash light don't work

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars fasttoyo says:

    You forgot to plug the flashlight back in.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott S says:

    A guy is wondering did he hook up the wire in the back for the flashlight?

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Doster says:

    South Main Auto Repair do you have a video how to change the rear ac fan motor

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! bob says:

    If I remember correctly I think you forgot to plug the flashlight back in the rear panel on the town n country

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars That American says:

    They replicated the dash from a 68 impala….

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Doty says:

    Eric, you forgot to plug the charging cable for the flashlight back in. 🙂 Great video.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Omer Al-azawe says:

    That's very good mon it's a great job

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allen B says:

    Eric, I can't sperate the expansion block, the stud seems to be corroded. Any help of how to get them apart. I used heat though started to melt the plastic housing.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Townsend says:

    My mechanic told me today these are not a lot of fun. Now I can appreciate how he feels. I’m hoping this fixes my wife’s van, because if the front evap needs to be replaced, he won’t do it and nobody he knows will either. You know what that means – sell the van to get enough money to pay the stealership to fix the van!

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