Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Vacuum Reservoir HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the wiper arms from the wiper pivots. Refer to Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Arms in the Replacement of Wiper and Washer
Systems for the procedures.
Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Weatherstrip
3. Remove the weatherstrip along the front edge of cowl plenum cover/grille panel and the cowl plenum panel.
Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Remove/Install
4. Remove the four plastic nuts that secure the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the studs on the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield.
5. Remove the one plastic rivet that secures the front corner on each side of the cowl plenum cover/ grille panel to the cowl plenum panel.
6. Remove the one plastic push-in retainer that secures the rear corner on each side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the windshield reveal
moulding.
7. Unsnap the slotted center hole on each side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the adhesive backed snap fastener. This fastener is secured
to the top of each cowl side panel with an adhesive backing, and should not be removed during cowl plenum cover/grille panel removal.
8. Lift the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the cowl top far enough to access the windshield washer nozzle and vacuum plumbing near the right
end of the cowl plenum.
9. Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose at the in-line connector.