RAM 1500 Van V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
A rear overhead duct is only used on models equipped with the optional rear heater-A/C unit. The rear overhead duct is integral to the rear
headliner. If either the duct or the headliner is faulty or damaged, the rear headliner unit must be replaced.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Vertical Duct Replacement
VERTICAL DUCT
The vertical duct is only used on models equipped with the optional rear heater-A/C unit.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
Rear Heater-A/C Unit Ducts Remove/Install
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry out the plug that covers the vertical duct mounting screw.
2. Loosen but do not remove the screw that secures the vertical duct to the rear side panel strainer. Only loosen the screw far enough to disengage the
vertical duct from the side panel. Gently pull the vertical duct away from the rear side panel while loosening the screw so that it can be determined
when the screw is disengaged from the side panel.
3. Grasp the top of the vertical duct firmly with one hand and press upward on the inboard side of the duct opening in the headliner with the other
hand. Pull the top of the duct downward and inboard until it unsnaps from the headliner duct opening.
4. Lift the vertical duct off of the rear heater-A/C unit duct outlet.
INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
