Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 327

POSITIVE - DIESEL ENGINE - RIGHT

1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be cer-

tain that all electrical accessories are turned off.

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable

terminal clamps (1 and 9).

3. Remove the nut (8) securing the right battery pos-

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

4. Remove the right cable terminal from the left cable

terminal clamp.

5. Remove the battery cable fastener clips (11) to free

the cable from the vehicle.

6. Disconnect the right battery positive cable terminal

clamp (13).

7. Lift the terminal cover (1) and remove the nut (7)

securing the cable (2) to the alternator (3).

8. One at a time, trace the battery cable retaining

pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable
is free from the vehicle.

9. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

NEGATIVE - GASOLINE ENGINE

1. Position the battery negative cable (5) in the vehi-

cle.

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

pushpins (3) , fasteners and routing clips until the
cable is secure in the vehicle.

3. Install the bolt (6) securing the negative cable (1)

to the left frame rail.

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

to the engine.

5. Install the bolt (4) securing the negative cable (3)

to the left front fender.

6. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp

(3).

7. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

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POSITIVE - GASOLINE ENGINE

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

vehicle.

2. Install the nut (3) securing the cable (1) to the

alternator (2).

3. Secure the terminal cap (4) to the alternator stud.

4. Install the cable (1) pushpin into the bracket to the

left of the alternator.

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

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

6. Install the nut (5) securing the cable to the starter

solenoid (6).

7. Connect the battery cable retaining pushpins (1)

securing the cable to the left frame rail.

8. Lower the vehicle.

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9. Install the battery cable retaining pushpin (8) secur-

ing the cable to the battery tray.

10. Install the wire harness connector (7) pushpin into

the Integrated Power Module (IPM) (5) housing.

11. Connect the wire harness connector (6) at the

IPM.

12. Install the nut (9) securing the cable to the IPM.

13. Connect the battery positive cable terminal clamp

(1).

14. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp

(3).

15. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

NEGATIVE - DIESEL ENGINE - LEFT

1. Position the battery negative cable (2) 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 (7) securing the negative cable (2)

to the left frame rail (1).

4. Install the bolt (6) securing the negative cable (2)

to the engine.

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