RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Defrost Door Actuator Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
HVAC Housing - Dual Zone Shown, Single Zone Typical
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the defrost door actuator.
4. Remove the screws that secure the defrost door actuator to the HVAC housing.
5. Remove the defrost door actuator from the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the defrost door actuator into the HVAC housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the actuator output sleeve
with those on the defrost door linkage.
2. Install and tighten the screws that secure the defrost door actuator to the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the HVAC wire harness connector to the defrost door actuator.
4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
