Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Remove the steering column opening cover with knee blocker. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the two screws (1) that secure the mode door actuator to the bracket located on the right side of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) housing.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the mode door actuator and remove the actuator from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
- Position the mode door actuator to the bracket located on the right side of the HVAC air distribution housing. If necessary, rotate the actuator slightly to align the splines on the actuator output shaft with those in the mode air door linkage.
- Install the two screws that secure the mode door actuator to the air distribution housing. Tighten the screws securely.
- Connect the wire harness connector to the mode door actuator.
- Install the steering column opening cover with knee blocker. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Initiate the Actuator Calibration function using a scan tool. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TEST .