Dodge Durango

 Owners Manual

Maintaining your vehicle » Maintenance procedures
Air Conditioner Maintenance

For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.

WARNING!  Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD, for further warranty information.  The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician.

 

CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air conditioning components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a - If Equipped

R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.

NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.

Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf - If Equipped

R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoolefine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product with a low GWP (Global Warming Potential). However, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.

NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.

Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)

Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals.

WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. With the A/C air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in personal injury.

The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove compartment. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter:

1.  Open the glove compartment and remove all contents

Glove Compartment

1 - Glove Compartment Travel Stops 2 - Glove Compartment Tension Tether 3 - Glove Compartment Door

2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side.
3.  Pull the right hand side of the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the glove compartment door from its hinges.NOTE: When disengaging the glove compartment door from its hinges, there will be some resistance.
4.  With the glove compartment door loose, remove the glove compartment tension tether and tether clip by sliding the clip toward the face of the glove compartment door and lifting the clip out of glove compartment door.

Right Side Of Glove Compartment

1 - Glove Compartment Tension Tether 2 - Glove Compartment Door

5. Remove the filter cover by disengaging the retaining tab and mid way snap that secures the filter cover to the HVAC housing. Disengage the mid way snap by pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on the right side to fully remove the cover.

A/C Air Filter Cover

1 - Retaining Tab
2 - Mid Way Snap
3 - Filter Cover Hinge

6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing.
7.  Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover.

CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often.

8. Reinstall the glove compartment door on the glove compartment door hinge and reattach the glove compartment tension tether by inserting the tether clip in the glove compartment and sliding the clip away from the face of the glove compartment door.
9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage the glove compartment travel stops.

NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and glove compartment travel stops are fully engaged.

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Maintenance-Free Battery

Air Conditioner Maintenance

Body Lubrication

Windshield Wiper Blades

Adding Washer Fluid

Exhaust System

Cooling System

Brake System

Front/Rear Axle Fluid

Transfer Case

Automatic Transmission

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion