Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Vacuum Reservoir HVAC: Service and Repair
Fig 34 Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Weatherstrip
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms as described in Wiper and Washer Systems.
3. Remove the weatherstrip along the front edge of cowl plenum cover/grille panel and the cowl plenum panel.
Fig 35 Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Removal/Installation
4. Remove the four plastic nuts that secure the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the studs on the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield.
5. Remove the two plastic rivets that secure each side of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the cowl plenum panel and the cowl top panel.
6. Lift the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the vehicle far enough to access the windshield washer and vacuum plumbing near the right end of
the cowl plenum.
7. Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose at the in-line connector.
