RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Panel/Defrost Door Actuator
Panel/Defrost Door Actuator Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
Fig. 26 Panel/Defrost Door Actuator
3. Unplug the vacuum harness connector from the panel/defrost door actuator.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the panel/defrost door crank arm OFF the panel/defrost door pivot.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the panel/defrost door actuator to the HVAC housing.
6. Remove the panel/defrost door actuator from the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing the panel/defrost door actuator, be certain that the panel/defrost door is not binding.
1. Install the panel/defrost door actuator on the HVAC housing. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
2. Carefully snap the panel/defrost door crank arm on the panel/defrost door pivot.
3. Plug the vacuum harness connector to the panel/defrost door actuator.
4. Install the instrument panel assembly in the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.
