Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
Air Inlet Housing Removal
AIR INLET HOUSING
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow the
warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, 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, then 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the HVAC housing (6) and place it on a workbench.
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 to the top of the HVAC housing and remove the air inlet housing.
NOTE: If the foam seal on the air inlet housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
5. If required, disassemble the air inlet housing.
Air Inlet Housing Installation
AIR INLET HOUSING
NOTE: The air inlet housing must be removed from HVAC housing and disassembled for service of the recirculation-air door.
