RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Floor Distribution Ducts Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Remove the screws that secure the floor duct to the HVAC housing.
2. Remove the floor duct from the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the floor duct on the HVAC housing.
2. Install the screws that secure the floor duct to the HVAC housing Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 .in lbs.).
