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Battery System - Service Information: Removal & Installation RAM Pickup 2500

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INSTALLATION

  1. Clean and inspect the battery (2). Refer to «Cleaning»(ref-457788-S01619006462012030200000) . for the proper procedures. Refer to «Inspection»(ref-457788-S07266448402012030200000) . CAUTION: Be certain that the battery cable terminal clamps are connected to the correct battery terminal posts. Reversed battery polarity may damage electrical components of the vehicle.
  2. Position the battery into the battery tray. Ensure that the battery positive and negative terminal posts are correctly positioned. The battery cable terminal clamps must reach the correct battery terminal post without stretching the cables.
  3. Position the battery hold down (3) and install the retaining bolt (2).
  4. Clean the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts, for the proper procedures. Refer to «Cleaning»(ref-457788-S01619006462012030200000) .
  5. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery. Tighten to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Tighten to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  7. Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.
  8. Obtain an appropriate scan tool and check the PCM for any stored battery disconnect trouble codes. Clear codes if required.
  1. Position the battery tray assembly (1) and install the retaining bolts (2).
  2. Connect the left front fender ground wire.
  3. Install the cruise servo (3) (if equipped) and retaining screws.
  4. Install the left front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to «SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheelhouse , Installation»(ref-457777-S41868690352012030200000) .
  5. Install the anti-lock brake controller (if equipped).
  6. Install the purge solenoid (6) on its mounting bracket.
  7. Connect the wire harness retainers on the battery tray assembly.
  8. Install the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) (5). Refer to «MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) , Installation»(ref-457819-S01924196372012030200000) .
  9. Install the battery (3). Refer to «BATTERY , Installation»(ref-457788-S35070278352012030200000) .

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