Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Blend-Air Door Lever Remove/Install
9. Remove the vacuum harness from the molded clips on the heater-A/C housing cover.
10. Remove the thirteen screws that secure the perimeter of the housing cover to the heater-A/C housing.
11. Remove the nut that secures the blend-air door lever to the blend-air door pivot shaft and remove the lever.
12. Gently pry off the push nut that secures the heater-A/C housing cover to the heater-A/C housing post.
Panel-Defrost Door Lever Remove
13. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel-defrost door lever off of the panel-defrost door pivot shaft.
14. Pull up the perimeter edges of the heater-A/C housing cover far enough to separate the cover sealant from the heater-A/C housing.
15. Remove the housing cover from the heater-A/C housing.
16. If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the recirculation air door actuator from the blower motor housing cover. See Mode Door Vacuum Actuators
in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.
