Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Floor Duct Replacement
Fig 51 Floor Duct Removal/Installation
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with Air-Bags, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags before attempting any steering wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
3. Remove the heater-A/C housing.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the floor duct to the bottom of the heater-A/C housing.
5. Remove the floor duct from the heater-A/C housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the floor duct to the bottom of the heater-A/C housing.
2. Install the four screws that secure the floor duct to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the mounting screws enough to seat the duct to the housing.
3. Reinstall the heater-A/C housing.
4. Reinstall the instrument panel assembly.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
