Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 103

Fig. 5: Exploded View Of A/C-Heater Assembly (Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Removal & Installation (Durango - Rear)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system,
using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove
headliner from passenger compartment of vehicle. Remove sun visors and
sun visor arm supports.
2) Remove coat hooks, overhead assist handle and dome light.
If equipped, remove overhead console. Remove air outlet bezel from
rear A/C-heater assembly. Remove rear blower motor switch. Remove
upper liftgate opening trim. Disengage "A", "B", "C", and "D" pillar
trim as necessary to prevent trim panel interference.
3) Move second and third row seats to cargo position. Move
front seats to full recline position. Remove headliner fasteners.
Carefully bow headliner and remove through lift gate opening.
4) Disconnect "B" pillar drain hoses from "Y" fittings.
Disconnect "B" pillar refrigerant lines and plug or cover all openings
in A/C system. Disconnect rear A/C-heater assembly harness connector.
Loosen but DO NOT remove screws securing left end of rear A/C-heater
assembly. Support right end of rear A/C-heater assembly. Remove screws
from right side of rear A/C-heater assembly. Slide rear A/C-heater