RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1999)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Demister Duct Replacement
DEMISTER DUCT
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
Both side window demister ducts and both outboard panel ducts are integral to the demister duct unit. The inboard panel ducts are integral to the
instrument panel distribution duct unit.
1. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Base Trim Removal and Installation.
Demister Duct And Instrument Panel Distribution Duct
2. Remove the screws that secure the demister duct to the instrument panel armature.
3. Separate the demister duct from the instrument panel distribution duct.
4. Remove the demister duct from the instrument panel armature.
INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
