Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Power Amplifier Remove/Install
4. Remove the two screws that secure the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel.
5. To disengage the upper hook bracket of the power amplifier from the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel:
a. Lift the power amplifier upwards about 5 centimeters (2 inches).
b. Tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the instrument panel.
c. Keep the top of the power amplifier tilted toward the instrument panel while lowering the unit from between the right cowl side inner panel and
the end of the heater-A/C housing.
6. Remove the power amplifier from the right cowl side inner panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel.
2. To engage the upper hook bracket of the power amplifier in the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel:
a. Tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the instrument panel.
b. Keep the top of the power amplifier tilted toward the instrument panel while lifting the unit up between the right cowl side inner panel and the
end of the heater-A/C housing.
c. When the lower power amplifier mounting brackets are about 5 centimeters (2 inches) above the mounting holes for the lower brackets in the
right cowl side inner panel, tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the right cowl side inner panel.
d. Lower the power amplifier until the upper hook bracket is engaged in the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel. Tighten
the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel.
4. Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the connector receptacles on the bottom of the power amplifier.
5. Install the trim cover onto the right cowl side inner panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
