Remove rear evaporator core 2008 dodge grand caravan

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No just make sure your emergency cable is off and take a large hammer an hit it around the edge or corner lightly and spin at the same time also try pulling with your other hand as you spin this is a technique all mechanics use its very unlikely that you will have to loosen up the shoes with a brake spoon.REMEMBER THE OUTER ROUNDED EDGE ONLY WHERE ITS THE THICKIST.

SOURCE: Need to replace the heater core in a 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

1991-95 Models

1. Disable the air bag system by disconnecting the negative battery cable.
2. Have the system discharged by a qualified professional mechanic using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the steering column cover and left and right side under panel silencers.
5. Remove the center bezel by unclipping it from the instrument panel.
6. Remove the accessory switch carrier and the heater/air conditioning control head.
7. Remove storage bin and lower right instrument panel.
8. Disconnect the blower motor lead under the right side of the instrument panel.
9. Remove the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
10. Remove the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
11. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
12. Clamp off the heater hoses near the heater core and remove the hoses from the core tubes. Plug the hose ends and the core tubes to prevent spillage of coolant.
13. If equipped with air conditioning, remove the H-valve and condensation tube.
14. Disconnect the temperature control cable and vacuum harness at the connection at the top of the unit.
15. Remove the retaining nuts from the package mounting studs at the firewall. Disconnect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside.

1. Remove the temperature control door from the unit and clean the unit out with solvent. Lubricate the lower pivot rod and its well and install. Wrap the heater core and/or evaporator with foam tape and place in position. Secure with the screws.
2. Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
3. Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
4. Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside. Install the 2 brackets supporting the lower edge of the heater housing. Connect the blower motor wiring, resistor wiring and the temperature control cable.
5. Install the retaining screws from the right side to the steering column. Install the instrument panel trim covering and reinforcement.
6. Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
7. Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
8. Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside. Connect the blower motor wiring and temperature control cable.
9. Install the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
10. Install the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
11. Install the lower right instrument panel and storage bin.
12. Install the heater/air conditioning control head and accessory switch carrier.
13. Install the center bezel to the instrument panel.
14. Install the under panel silencers and steering column cover.
15. Install the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
16. Connect the heater hoses to the core tubes.
17. Using new gaskets, install the H-valve and connect the refrigerant lines. Install the condensation tube.
18. Have the system evacuated and recharged by a qualified professional mechanic, utilizing the proper equipment. Add 2 fl. oz. (59 ml) of refrigerant oil during the recharge. Fill the cooling system.
19. Perform the Air Bag System Check procedures outlined in this section before connecting the negative battery cable.
20. Connect the negative battery cable and check the entire climate control system for proper operation and leaks.

SOURCE: Spare tire location?

With the new 2008 models, the spare tire was moved from the rear of the van to a spot below the front seats. The lug for the tire winch is located under a round cover in the floor just in front of and between the two front seats. If you look under the van, you will see the black tire-shaped cover for the spare.

SOURCE: reset piston on rear disc brakes 2008 Grand Caravan

they should screw in not compress

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SOURCE: compressing the rear disc brake caliper on 2008 grand caravan

The rear calipers on these models require a special tool that compresses and turns the piston in at the same time -- most parts stores carry this tool.

It is called a caliper piston press -- and it installs where the pads would go and acts like a c-clamp,when turning handle it will turn the caliper piston backinto the caliper as it compresses it.
Anytime the brake rotor or brake pads are being replaced, the rear caliper piston must be seated (bottomed) to compensate for the new brake rotor or lining. Because the Parking Brake self-adjuster mechanism is attached to the piston, a special seating method is required. The only acceptable method is by rotating the piston back into the bore using Retractor,MILLER Special Tool 8807, . Any other seating method will damage the self-adjuster mechanism.
Good luck and hope this helps.