Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Demister Ducts Remove/Install
2. Remove the screws (two - left side, three - right side) that secure the demister ducts to the instrument panel top cover.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry between the end of the demister duct and the demister outlet flange to
release the duct from the outlet.
4. Remove the demister ducts and the tee from the instrument panel top cover.
5. Squeeze the demister outlet flange from the underside of the instrument panel top cover and push it out through the top.
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry between the end of the demister duct and the demister outlet flange to
release the duct from the outlet.
7. Remove the demister ducts and the tee from the instrument panel top cover.
8. Squeeze the demister outlet flange from the underside of the instrument panel top cover and push it out through the top.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
Heater-A/C Housing Plenum Adapter
1. Remove the heater-A/C housing from the vehicle. See Heater-A/C Housing in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.
Heater-A/C Housing Plenum Adapter Remove/Install
2. Slide the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter all the way to one side of the plenum opening.
3. Pull downwards sharply and firmly on the opposite side of the plenum adapter to disengage the snap feature from the plenum opening.
4. Remove the plenum adapter from the plenum panel.
5. When reinstalling the heater-A/C housing plenum adapter to the plenum panel opening, be certain that the snap features on each side of the
adapter are fully engaged with the sides of the plenum panel opening. This must be a water tight connection to prevent leaks.