Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
4. Loosely install the two bolts (1) that secure the HVAC housing to the passenger compartment side of the dash panel.
5. Tighten the three nuts that secure the HVAC housing to the engine compartment side of the dash panel to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
6. Tighten the two bolts that secure the HVAC housing to the passenger compartment side of the dash panel to 3 N.m (26 in. lbs.).
7. Install the instrument panel.
8. Remove the previously installed plugs or caps and connect the heater hoses to the heater core tubes.
9. Remove the previously installed plugs or caps and connect the A/C liquid line and the A/C accumulator to the A/C evaporator.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system.
12. Refill the engine cooling system.
13. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
14. Charge the refrigerant system.
