Engine system DODGE RAM 2003 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (1) Disconnect the battery negative cables.
(2) Discharge the A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE) and remove the A/C condenser
(Refer to 24 - HEATIN

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDROFORM
FENDER RAIL REPAIR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN GRIND-
ING OR WELDING METAL, SERIOUS EYE INJURY
CAN RESULT.
²BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (26) Install the front cab mount bolt if previously
removed and tighten to 81 N´m (60 ft. lbs.).
(27) Install the lower radiator crossmember bolts
and tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(28) Install t

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
Fuel is returned through the fuel pump module
and back into the fuel tank through the fuel filter/
fuel pressure regulator. A separate fuel return line
from the engine to the tank is not use

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC). For location of relay, refer to label
on underside of PDC cover.
(3) Start and run engine until it stalls.
(4) Attempt restarting eng

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DESCRIPTION N-m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Map Sensor Mounting
Screws - 4.7L3-25
Map Sensor Mounting
Screws - 5.9L3-25
Map Sensor Mounting
Screws - 8.0L2-20
PCM-to-Mounting Bracket
Mounting Screws4-35
Power St

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE
REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION
A combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regula-
tor (Fig. 2) is used on all engines. It is located on the
top of the fuel pump module. A separate frame
m

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Connect necessary wiring into electrical con-
nectors. Connect 4±wire electrical connector to pump
module.
(2) Position sending unit to pump module. Slide
and snap into place.
(3) In

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (8)Plastic Retainer Ring Type Fitting:This
type of fitting can be identified by the use of a full-
round plastic retainer ring (Fig. 11) usually black in
color.
(a) To release fuel system component fr

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (Fig. 12) or (Fig. 13). Type-1 is tethered to fuel line
and type-2 is not. A special tool will be necessary to
disconnect fuel line after latch clip is removed. The
latch clip may be used on certain f