Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Panel-Defrost Door Lever Remove
13. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel-defrost door lever off of the panel-defrost door pivot shaft.
14. Pull up the perimeter edges of the heater-A/C housing cover far enough to separate the cover sealant from the heater-A/C housing.
15. Remove the housing cover from the heater-A/C housing.
16. If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the recirculation air door actuator from the blower motor housing cover. See Mode Door Vacuum Actuators
in the Replacement for the procedures.
Blower Motor Housing Cover Remove/Install
17. Remove the six screws that secure the blower motor housing cover to the heater-A/C housing.
18. Remove the blower motor housing cover from the heater-A/C housing.
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