RAM 3500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Service and Repair
Blend Door Actuator Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel.
3. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to access and unplug the wire harness connector from the blend-air door motor.
Blend-Air Door Motor Remove/Install
4. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to unlatch the link retainer on the end of the blend-air door motor lever. Remove the link
from the retainer.
5. Remove the three screws that secure the blend-air door motor to the top of the distribution duct.
6. Remove the blend-air door motor from the distribution duct.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the blend-air door motor on the top of the distribution duct.
2. Secure the blend-air door motor to the distribution duct with three screws. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
Blend-Air Door Linkage
3. Install the link to the retainer on the end of the blend-air door lever. Be certain that the retainer is positioned between the two sets of nubs on the
link, then snap the retainer closed.
4. Plug in the blend-air door motor wire harness connector.
5. Reinstall the glove box in the instrument panel.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
