RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
9. Reinstall the upper radiator fan shroud.
10. Connect the battery negative cable.
REAR
The rear blower motor is used only on models with the optional rear heater-A/C unit. The blower motor can be removed without removing the rear
heater-A/C unit from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cover from the rear heater-A/C unit. See Rear Heater-A/C Cover Replacement for the procedures.
3. Remove the vertical duct from the rear heater-A/C unit. See Ducts and Outlets - Vertical Duct.
4. Remove the horizontal duct from the rear heater-A/C unit. See Ducts and Outlets - Horizontal Duct.
5. Remove the upper housing from the rear heater-A/C unit. See Rear Heater-A/C Unit - Disassembly.
Rear Blower Motor Remove/Install
6. Remove the three screws that secure the blower motor mounting plate to the rear heater-A/C unit upper housing.
7. Remove the blower motor assembly from the rear heater-A/C unit upper housing.
8. Remove the retainer clip from the hub of the blower wheel.
9. Remove the wheel from the blower motor shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Press the hub of the blower wheel onto the blower motor shaft. Be sure the flat on the blower motor shaft is indexed to the flat on the inside of the
hub.
2. Install the retainer clip over the blower wheel hub. The ears of the retainer clip must be indexed over the flats on the blower motor shaft and
blower wheel hub.
3. Position the rubber seal and isolator unit to the blower motor mounting plate.
4. Position the blower motor and seal to the three mounting bosses on the rear heater-A/C unit upper housing and press the isolators over the
mounting bosses.
5. Secure the blower motor mounting plate to the rear heater-A/C unit upper housing with the three mounting screws. Tighten the mounting screws to
2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the upper housing onto the rear heater-A/C unit. See Rear Heater-A/C Unit - Assembly Replacement for the procedures.
7. Reinstall the horizontal duct to the rear heater-A/C unit. See Ducts and Outlets - Horizontal Duct.
8. Reinstall the vertical duct to the rear heater-A/C unit. See Ducts and Outlets - Vertical Duct.
9. Reinstall the cover to the rear heater-A/C unit. See Rear Heater-A/C Cover Replacement for the procedures.
10. Connect the battery negative cable.