Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
9. Disconnect throttle body control cables. Refer to Powertrain Management.
10. Remove heater hose clamp and heater hose from heater hose coolant return tube.
11. Remove heater hose coolant return tube mounting bolt and remove tube from engine. Discard the old tube O-ring.
12. Remove bracket-to-intake manifold bolts (number 1 and 2).
13. Remove six bracket bolts (number 3).
14. Lift and position generator and A/C compressor (along with their common mounting bracket) to gain access to bypass hose. A block of wood may
be used to hold assembly in position.
15. Loosen and position both hose clamps to center of bypass hose. Remove hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position bypass hose clamps to center of hose.
2. Install bypass hose to engine.
3. Secure both hose clamps.
4. Install generator-A/C mounting bracket assembly to engine. Tighten bolts (number 1 and 2) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten bolts (number
3) to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install a new O-ring to the heater hose coolant return tube. Coat the new O-ring with antifreeze before installation.
6. Install coolant return tube and its mounting bolt to engine.
7. Connect throttle body control cables.
8. Install oil dipstick mounting bolt.
9. Install idler pulley. Tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
10. Relax tension from belt tensioner. Install drive belt.
