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TSB 24-021-05

Mega Cab - Lack Of Air Flow From Rear Seat Heat Duct

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Date: Dec. 16, 2005

Models: 2006 DR Ram Truck Mega Cab

NOTE: This bulletin applies to 2006 Ram Truck Mega Cab built between 08/29/2005 and
08/31/2005 (MDH - 0829XX & 0831XX).

Overview:
This bulletin involves replacing the rear seat heat duct actuator lever.

Symptom/Condition:
The rear seat actuator rod could become disconnected from the actuator lever, causing the
rear seat heater door to become inoperative.

Diagnosis:
Inspect the rear seat heater actuator rod. If the rod is disconnected from the actuator lever,
perform the Repair Procedure. The actuator can be viewed from the passenger side foot well
(Fig. 1).

Parts Required:

Qty. Part No. Description

1 05189140AA Lever

Repair Procedure:

1. Using the procedures outlined in the 2006 Ram Truck Service Information on
TechCONNECT, lower the steering column and instrument panel to gain access to the
Heater A/C assembly. It is not necessary to completely remove the instrument panel

2. Remove the mode (defrost) actuator (Fig. 1).

3. Remove the white plastic rear seat heat duct lever from the mode actuator and discard
it.

4. Install the new lever, p/n 05189140AA, onto the actuator (Fig. 1).

5. Install the mode actuator on to the heater A/C assembly

6. Install the instrument pane and steering column.

Policy: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:

Labor Operation No:	Description	Amount
24-55-22-90	Replace Rear Seat Heat Actuator Lever	1.8 Hrs.

Failure Code:

ZZ	Service Action

I would like to thank Bob Bergevin, Arthur Cantrall, Barry Drodge, David Lovell, Bill Maurits, and Steve for supplying the information for these bulletins. And a big thank you goes to Geno's Garage for making DodgeRam.info possible.

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1.	Using the procedures outlined in the 2006 Ram Truck Service Information on TechCONNECT, lower the steering column and instrument panel to gain access to the Heater A/C assembly. It is not necessary to completely remove the instrument panel
2.	Remove the mode (defrost) actuator (Fig. 1).
3.	Remove the white plastic rear seat heat duct lever from the mode actuator and discard it.
4.	Install the new lever, p/n 05189140AA, onto the actuator (Fig. 1).
5.	Install the mode actuator on to the heater A/C assembly
6.	Install the instrument pane and steering column.