Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 328

5. Install the bolt (4) securing the negative cable to

the left front fender.

6. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamps

(1 and 9).

7. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

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BATTERY SYSTEM

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NEGATIVE - DIESEL ENGINE - RIGHT

1. Position the battery negative cable (3) in the vehi-

cle.

2. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining

pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable
is secure in the vehicle.

3. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative cable to

the right front fender.

4. Install the bolt (4) securing the negative cable (5)

to the engine (6).

5. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamps

(1 and 9).

6. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

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BATTERY SYSTEM

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POSITIVE - DIESEL ENGINE - LEFT

1. Position the battery positive cable (4) in the vehi-

cle.

2. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining

pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable
is secure in the vehicle.

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

4. Install the nut securing the cable to the starter sole-

noid (5) and secure the terminal cover (4) in place.

5. Install the stud bolt (3) securing the cable to the

engine.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Install the battery positive cable terminal clamp (5).

8. Install the right battery positive cable terminal (6)

onto the left cable terminal clamp (5).

9. Install the nut (8) securing the right cable terminal

(6) to the left positive battery cable terminal clamp
(5).

10. Connect

the

battery

negative

cable

terminal

clamps (1 and 9).

11. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

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BATTERY SYSTEM

DR/DH

POSITIVE - DIESEL ENGINE - RIGHT

1. Position the right battery positive cable (13) in the

vehicle.

2. After positioning the cable install the battery cable

fastener clips (11) to the vehicle.

3. Install the right battery positive cable terminal (6) to

the left battery positive cable terminal clamp (5).

4. Install the nut (8) securing the right cable terminal

(6) to the left cable terminal clamp (5).

5. Connect the right battery positive cable terminal

clamp (13).

6. Lift the terminal cover (1) and install the nut (7)

securing the cable (2) to the alternator (3). Secure
the terminal cover to the alternator.

7. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamps

(1 and 9).

8. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

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BATTERY SYSTEM

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