RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Blend Door Actuator - 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. 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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The single zone heating-A/C system is equipped with a single blend door actuator. The dual zone system has two blend door actuators,
one for the driver side blend-air door and one for the passenger side blend-air door.
SINGLE ZONE/DUAL ZONE DRIVER SIDE
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Instrument Panel - Removal.
3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the blend door actuator (2) to the back of the HVAC housing (3).
4. Remove the blend door actuator from the HVAC housing and disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector (4) from the actuator.
5. Remove the blend door actuator from the vehicle.
DUAL ZONE PASSENGER SIDE
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Instrument Panel - Removal.
3. Remove the blend door lever (1) from the blend door actuator output shaft (2) and the blend door linkage (3).