Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG 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, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Panel Outlet Barrels
Panel Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable widebladed 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
Floor Duct Remove/Install
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.
3. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Demister Duct Adapter
1. Roll the instrument panel assembly down, but do not remove it from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning
Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
2. Disconnect the flexible demister duct hose from the demister duct adapter on the top of the heater-A/C housing.
