RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Defroster Duct - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and 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 follow
these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Remove the instrument panel cover See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument
Panel Cover - Removal.
3. Remove the instrument panel ducts and place the center distribution duct on a workbench See: Instrument Panel Duct - Removal.
4. Remove the three retainers (3 and 4) that secure the defroster duct (1) to the center distribution duct (2) and remove the defroster duct.
Defroster Duct - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the defroster duct (1) onto the center distribution duct (2).
2. Install the three retainers (3 and 4) that secure the defroster duct to the center distribution duct.
3. Install the instrument panel ducts onto the instrument panel support See: Instrument Panel Duct - Installation.
4. Install the instrument panel cover See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument
Panel Cover - Installation
5. Install the instrument panel See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel -