Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
25. Connect the lever and linkage rod (1) to the blend door pivot lever (4) located on the top of the HVAC housing (3).
26. Install the lever and linkage rod onto the blend door pivot shaft (2).
27. Install the evaporator temperature sensor (2) into the opening located at the top of the HVAC housing (4).
28. Position the blend door actuator (3) onto the HVAC housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the actuator output
shaft with those on the blend-air door linkage.
29. Install the three screws (5) that secure the blend door actuator to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
30. Connect the HVAC wire harness (1) to the evaporator temperature sensor and the blend door actuator.