RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
actuator output shaft (3) with those on the panel/ floor door actuator coupler (4).
2. Install the screws (1) that secure the panel/floor 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 panel/floor door actuator.
4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Defrost Door Actuator
NOTE: The heating-A/C system is equipped with two mode door actuators, one for the panel/floor-air door and one for the defrost-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 AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the screws (1) that secure the defrost door actuator (2) to the back of the HVAC housing (3).
4. Remove the defrost door actuator from the HVAC housing and disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector (4) from the actuator.
5. Remove the defrost door actuator from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
