RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
Air Inlet Housing Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
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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 NEGATIVE BATTERY (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.
NOTE: The air inlet housing does not need to be removed from the HVAC housing for service of the recirculation-air door.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly.
2. Remove the recirculation door actuator (1) from the air inlet housing (2) and disconnect the HVAC wire harness (4) from the actuator.
3. Remove the two screws (3) that secure the rear of the air inlet housing to the top of the HVAC housing (5).
4. Release the two retaining clips (1) that secure the front of the air inlet housing (2) to the top of the HVAC housing (3) and remove the air inlet
