Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Fig 64 Heater Core Removal/Installation
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with Air-Bags, failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and
possible personal injury.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to: "Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators : Instrument Panel :
Service and Repair" See: Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Service and Repair
3. Remove the heater-A/C housing.Refer to: "Housing Assembly HVAC : Service and Repair" See: Housing Assembly HVAC/Service and
Repair
4. Remove the heater-A/C housing cover.
5. Lift the heater core out of the heater-A/C housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the heater core into the bottom of the heater-A/C housing.
2. Install the heater-A/C housing cover.
3. Reinstall the heater-A/C housing.
4. Reinstall the instrument panel assembly in the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.