RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
Fig. 2 Outlet Barrels
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry at the sides of the outlet barrels to release the snap-fit pivots on the barrel
from the pivot pins in the outlet housings of the instrument panel or the instrument cluster bezel.
2. Once the outlet barrel is released from the pivots, tilt the top of the barrel out from the housing to disengage the travel limiter pin on the bottom of
the barrel that is inserted into a slot in the bottom of the housing.
Instrument Panel Distribution Duct
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.
The inboard panel ducts are integral to the instrument panel distribution duct unit. Both side window demister ducts and both outboard panel ducts are
integral to the demister duct unit.
1. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and
Repair, Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel Base Trim Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel Base Trim Replacement
Fig. 16 Demister Duct And Instrument Panel Distribution Duct
2. Remove the screws that secure the distribution duct to the instrument panel armature.
3. Separate the instrument panel distribution duct from the demister duct.
4. Remove the instrument panel distribution duct from the instrument panel armature.
