Dakota 4WD V8-47L VIN N (2000) - Air Duct Technical Service Bulletins
Air Duct: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Panel and Defroster Ducts
The panel and defroster ducts are integral to the instrument panel assembly. The defroster outlets are integral to the instrument panel top cover.
Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in the Removal and Installation of Instrument Panel Systems for the service procedures. Refer to: Body and
Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel
Assembly
Panel Outlet Barrels
Panel Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide-bladed flat tool, gently pry at the sides of the panel outlet barrels to release the snap-fit pivots on
the barrel from the pivot pins in the outlet housing of the instrument panel top cover or the instrument cluster bezel.
2. To install the panel outlet barrel, position the barrel in the panel outlet housing and press inwards firmly and evenly until the barrel snaps into
place.
Floor Duct Remove/Install
Floor Duct
1. Remove the four screws that secure the floor duct to the bottom of the heater-A/C housing.
2. Remove the floor duct from the heater-A/C housing.