Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Poor Heat Distribution to Driver's Feet
NUMBER: 24-05-00
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: June 23, 2000
SUBJECT:
Poor Heat Distribution To Driver's Feet
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves drilling a 19 mm (3/4 in.) hole into the side of the driver side heat duct extension to improve air distribution.
MODELS:
2000 (AN) Dakota
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MAY 8, 2000 (MDH 050BXX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Driver's right foot may feel warmer than the left foot when heat mode is selected from the temperature control panel.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer indicates that their right foot feels warmer than their left foot when heat mode is selected from the temperature control panel, perform the
Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (2)
05019472AA Pushpin
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Drill Motor
19 mm (3/4 in.) hole saw
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR
OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1.
Remove the driver side heat duct extension.
NOTE:
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THEIR DRIVER SIDE HEAT DUCT EXTENSION SECURED WITH ONE OR TWO PUSHPINS (FIGURE 1).
REMOVE THE PUSHPIN(S) PRIOR TO REMOVING THE DUCT BY CUTTING THE HEAD OF THE PUSHPIN OFF WITH SIDE
CUTTERS.