Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Driver Side Heat Duct Extension Loose
NUMBER: 24-03-00
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: May 5, 2000
SUBJECT:
Driver Side Heat Duct Extension Loose
MODELS:
2000 (AN) Dakota
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves securing the heat duct extension with a pushpin.
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 (MDH 0927XX) AND JANUARY 18, 2000
(0118XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The driver side heat duct extension is loose and may eventually fall off.
DIAGNOSIS:
The heat duct is retained by three tabs, one located on the top of the duct and two on the bottom. Using your hand, pull on the heat duct extension. If the
heat duct extension easily pulls oft or the customer indicates that the heat duct extension has fallen off, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05019472AA
Pushpin
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Drill Motor
5 mm or 3/16 in. Drill Bit
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. If the driver side heat duct extension is off, re-attach the extension onto the heating duct.
2. Drill a 5 mm (3/16 in.) hole through both the extension and the heating duct as shown in Figure 1.
