Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
1. Before installing the heater-A/C housing cover, be certain that the heater-A/C housing cover sealant is in place and in good condition.
2. Position the heater-A/C housing cover on the heater-A/C housing. Be certain that all of the floor-defrost, panel-defrost, blend-air, and recirculation
air (if the vehicle is so equipped) door pivots are properly positioned.
3. Install the push nut that secures the heater-A/C housing cover to the heater-A/C housing post.
4. Install the thirteen screws that secure the perimeter of the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws enough to seat the cover sealant to the housing.
5. Snap the panel-defrost door lever to the blend-air door pivot shaft and secure it to the shaft with the nut.
7. Install the vacuum harness retainer into the hole near the left end of the heater-A/C housing cover.
8. Route the vacuum harness through the molded clips on the heater-A/C housing cover.
9. Turn the heater-A/C housing cover face up. Then proceed as follows:
a. Install the two screws that secure the heater-A/C housing cover to the lower housing near the floor outlet. Tighten the screws enough to seat the
cover sealant to the housing.
b. Install the floor duct as described in this group.
c. Plug in the vacuum harness connector to the panel-defrost door actuator.
d. If the vehicle is so equipped, plug in the two vacuum harness connectors to the recirculation air door actuator.
e. Install the two screws that secure the heater-A/C housing cover to the top of the blower motor housing cover. Tighten the screws enough to
seat the cover sealant to the housing.
10. Reinstall the heater-A/C housing.
11. Reinstall the instrument panel assembly. Refer to: "Instrument Panel, Gauges and Wiring Indicators : Instrument Panel : Service and
Repair" See: Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Service and Repair
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
