@@jeremiahbean9652 If you are talking about the part where I send power manually to the actuators to verify the doors travel without binding- this procedure isn't required. It is only recommended (and I highly recommend doing it). The recalibration at the end of the video can be done by a professional shop after you get the dash all put back together.
Sorry I ended up not making a parts list as I would hate for someone to order the wrong part. Some of these Dodge Ram A/C parts can change part numbers depending on the exact month the truck was made. The only part I know for a fact will fit all 4th gen Rams is the Dorman cabin filter door (part #259-101)
@@TechnicianRed sorry typing too fast. My gear shifter is located in the center console/floor. Yours looked to be a lever style from steering column … looking in how to remove gear shifter and center console wi the my option
@@726scooty It should still be about the same as this one it'll just have the shifter of course. Once you pull off the top of the console that surrounds the shifter you should be able to see the bolts holding the shifter down and you will need to pry the shift cable off the shifter with a small pry tool. It helps to shift the transmission into drive to be able to gain better access to the shift cable when you are trying it off of the shifter.
There HAS to be an easier way to do this? Are you 100% certain that you can't just cut an access hole to swap the blend door, then patch that up with aluminum tape or whatever? Seems like that should be possible, also without removing the whole dash, just the center console panel and/or the glovebox. Further, Blend Door USA's kit for that is $330? Absurd, for what it is. I have to give you props for finding someone foolish enough to put that much money into a Dodge though, but they're probably already used to it being a money pit.
No, there are no shortcuts to doing this job. The HVAC housing absolutely must be split. As far as cost goes, it is a great value when you consider the amount of future labor that will be saved from having to replace broken plastic doors multiple times. Besides, the amount of R&D Blend Door USA has had to invest to get their product to where it is now absolutely wasn't cheap. So I wouldn't expect them to sell their product any cheaper.
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This has got to be the BEST instructional video on RUclips! Everything was covered including helpful hints. Really professional. THANK YOU!
Lot's of patience.
Congratulations 👏. Your channel just hit the next level 50K. You'll be at 100K in no time.
@@jamestaylor1078 Thanks! I never thought I would ever get over 1K tbh
I for dang sure get a battery powered ratchet for this job
And glad I don’t have that console
Great video
Well done. You've got some awesome videos! Hope to see more.
Excellent job. Thanks!
Amazing job !
You sound a little like the guy who does the Project Farm Channel.
GM does the same thing, you have to remove the entire dash just to replace the evap or heater
core.
Pretty much all of the new vehicles are like this and most of the old ones are too.
Love you videos good job
So I’m already down to replacing the hvac case guts before I realized I’d need a tool to recalibrate the actuators… now what? lol
@@jeremiahbean9652 If you are talking about the part where I send power manually to the actuators to verify the doors travel without binding- this procedure isn't required. It is only recommended (and I highly recommend doing it). The recalibration at the end of the video can be done by a professional shop after you get the dash all put back together.
Where in Texas is your shop
What is the total cost of this job? Where are you located?
Why would you want this? Honest question. What benefit will this provide?
Where is the part list buddy thanks for the video
Sorry I ended up not making a parts list as I would hate for someone to order the wrong part. Some of these Dodge Ram A/C parts can change part numbers depending on the exact month the truck was made. The only part I know for a fact will fit all 4th gen Rams is the Dorman cabin filter door (part #259-101)
Also what about when you hear shifter is in the middle of
Can you be more specific? Not sure what you are asking. Is there a specific timestamp I should look at?
@@TechnicianRed sorry typing too fast. My gear shifter is located in the center console/floor. Yours looked to be a lever style from steering column … looking in how to remove gear shifter and center console wi the my option
@@726scooty It should still be about the same as this one it'll just have the shifter of course. Once you pull off the top of the console that surrounds the shifter you should be able to see the bolts holding the shifter down and you will need to pry the shift cable off the shifter with a small pry tool. It helps to shift the transmission into drive to be able to gain better access to the shift cable when you are trying it off of the shifter.
@@TechnicianRed you’re the man thank you for your help and knowledge
There HAS to be an easier way to do this? Are you 100% certain that you can't just cut an access hole to swap the blend door, then patch that up with aluminum tape or whatever? Seems like that should be possible, also without removing the whole dash, just the center console panel and/or the glovebox.
Further, Blend Door USA's kit for that is $330? Absurd, for what it is. I have to give you props for finding someone foolish enough to put that much money into a Dodge though, but they're probably already used to it being a money pit.
No, there are no shortcuts to doing this job. The HVAC housing absolutely must be split. As far as cost goes, it is a great value when you consider the amount of future labor that will be saved from having to replace broken plastic doors multiple times.
Besides, the amount of R&D Blend Door USA has had to invest to get their product to where it is now absolutely wasn't cheap. So I wouldn't expect them to sell their product any cheaper.