Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
43.
Using a trim stick, gently pry the panel-defrost door lever off the panel-defrost door pivot shaft (Figure 14).
44.
Slide the panel-defrost door lever off from the panel-defrost door actuator link.
45.
Slide the new panel-defrost door lever, p/n 03847858, onto the panel-defrost door actuator link.
46.
Snap the panel-defrost door lever onto the panel-defrost door pivot shaft.
47.
**Slide push nut p/n 06031147 over the end of the actuator link until the push nut is tight against the panel-defrost door actuator lever (Figure
15).**
48.
Push the lower instrument panel forward until the right and left cowl side roll-down bracket screws are in the installed slot position of both
brackets.
49.
Remove the temporary hook from the instrument panel and roll the instrument panel up to the installed position against the dash panel.
50.
Install and tighten the five screws that secure the top of the instrument panel to the top of the dash panel. Tighten the screws to 3.2 N.m (28 in.
lbs.).
51.
Tighten the right and left instrument panel cowl side roll-down bracket screws. Tighten the screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
52.
From under the passenger side of the instrument panel, perform the following:
