Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Remove/Install
2. Locate the ambient temperature sensor, on the right side of the radiator yoke behind the grille.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the ambient temperature sensor connector receptacle.
4. Remove the one screw that secures the ambient temperature sensor bracket to the radiator yoke.
5. Remove the ambient temperature sensor from the radiator yoke.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the ambient temperature sensor onto the radiator yoke.
2. Install and tighten the one screw that secures the ambient temperature sensor bracket to the radiator yoke. Tighten the screw to 5.6 N.m (50 in.
lbs.).
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the ambient temperature sensor connector receptacle.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
