RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
1. Install the blend door actuator (1) onto the back of the HVAC housing (2). If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the
actuator output shaft (3) with those on the blend door lever (4).
2. Install the screws (1) that secure the blend door actuator (2) to the HVAC housing (3). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).
3. Connect the HVAC wire harness connector (4) to the blend door actuator.
4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Dual Zone Passenger Side
NOTE: The single zone heating-A/C system is equipped with a single blend door actuator. The dual zone system has two blend door actuators, one for
the driver side blend-air door and one for the passenger side blend-air door.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE
THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
