RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
Vacuum Reservoir HVAC: Service and Repair
Fig 30 Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Weatherstrip
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms from the wiper pivots. Refer to - Wiper and Washer Systems for the procedures.
3. Remove the weatherstrip along the front edge of cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
Fig 31 Plastic Anchor Screws Removal/Installation
4. Release the plastic anchor screws.
5. Lift the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the vehicle far enough to access the vacuum reservoir.
Fig 32 Vacuum Reservoir Removal/Installation
6. Unplug the vacuum supply line from the vacuum reservoir.