Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
2. Install the three screws (1) that secure the panel door actuator (2) to the HVAC housing (3). Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the HVAC wire harness connector (4) to the panel door actuator.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/HVAC System
Test.
Recirculation Door Actuator - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage during this service procedure.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the HVAC assembly See: Housing Assembly HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/HVAC Housing - Removal.
3. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness (5) from the recirculation door actuator (1) and the blower motor resistor (3).
4. Remove the four screws (4) that secure the air inlet housing (2) to the top of the HVAC housing (6).
5. Remove the air inlet housing from the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench.
6. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the recirculation door actuator (2) to the air inlet housing (3).
7. Remove the recirculation door actuator from the air inlet housing.
Recirculation Door Actuator - Installation