Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
23.
Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently push and pry the release tab located above the two indentations at the outer
perimeter of the rear blower motor switch to release it from the headliner (Figure 14).
24.
Pull the rear blower motor switch away from the headliner far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector from the back of the switch,
then separate the switch.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER, THE HEADLINER MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DROP OR HANG UNSUPPORTED. A
WIRE CAN BE FABRICATED TO ACT AS A HANGER TO SUPPORT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE HEADLINER DURING THE NEXT
STEPS OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE.
21.
Remove the front seat belt turning loop cover and turning loop from the driver and passenger side B-Pillars (Figure 13).
22.
Grasp the upper B-Pillar trim and pull outward to release the B-Pillar trim.
23.
Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently push and pry the release tab located above the two indentations at the outer
perimeter of the rear blower motor switch to release it from the headliner (Figure 14).
24.
Pull the rear blower motor switch away from the headliner far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector from the back of the switch,
then separate the switch.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER, THE HEADLINER MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DROP OR HANG UNSUPPORTED. A
WIRE CAN BE FABRICATED TO ACT AS A HANGER TO SUPPORT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE HEADLINER DURING THE NEXT
STEPS OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE.
25. Disengage the outlet bezel from the rear air conditioner by pulling outward on the bezel and prying the bezel loose using a trim stick.
26.
Lower the headliner just enough to be able to install the foam seals.
