battery DODGE RAM 2003 Service Repair Manual

(3) Plug in the blower motor wire harness connec-
tor.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
DEFROST DOOR
REMOVAL - DEFROST DOOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAU-
TION).
(1) Recover refrigerant(Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY)
(3) Remove the defrost door actuator.
(4) Remove the defrost door from the HVAC hous-
ing, by first removing the actuator if not already
removed. Then carefully move the door so that one
pivot point cleans then tilt and lift the door out of
the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION - DEFROST DOOR
(1) Install the defrost door in the HVAC housing.
(2) Install the defrost door actuator.
(3) Assemble the HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY)
(4) Install the HVAC housing in the vehicle. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRI-
BUTION/HVAC HOUSING - INSTALLATION)
(5) Run calibration test.
FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Remove the screws that secure the floor duct to
the HVAC housing.
(2) Remove the floor duct from the HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the floor duct on the HVAC housing.
(2) Install the screws that secure the floor duct to
the HVAC housing. Tighten the mounting screws to
2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the battery negative cable.
HVAC HOUSING
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel from the vehi-
cle(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL -
REMOVAL).
DRDISTRIBUTION 24 - 27
BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)

(2) Install the screws and snap clips that secure
the upper and lower HVAC housing halves to each
other. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the blower motor and wheel unit in the
HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/BLOWER MOTOR -
INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the foam seals on the flanges around
the heater core and evaporator coil tube mounting
flange of the HVAC housing. Repair or replace any
seals as required.
(5) Install the electrical wiring harness for the
acutators. Make sure the wires are routed through
all wiring retainers, replace any retainers that are
damaged or missing.
(6) Connect the wiring harness to each actuator,
making sure each connector is securely attached.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR
CONDITIONING, REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS IN PLUMBING BEFORE PERFORMING
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - CAUTION) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION -
REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES PRECAU-
TIONS)
(1) Position the HVAC housing to the dash panel.
Be certain that the evaporator condensate drain tube
and the housing mounting studs are inserted into
their correct mounting holes.
(2) Install and tighten the nuts onto the HVAC
housing mounting studs. Tighten the nuts to 6.2 N´m
(55 in.lbs.).
(3) Connect the HVAC system electrical connec-
tors.
(4) Unplug or remove the tape from the heater
core tubes. Connect the heater hoses to the heater
core tubes and fill the engine cooling system(Refer to
7 - COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(5) Unplug or remove the tape from the liquid line
and the evaporator inlet tube fittings. Connect the
liquid line coupler to the evaporator inlet tube. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COU-
PLERS)(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(7) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
(8) Install the instrument panel in the vehicle(Re-
fer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTAL-
LATION).
(9) Connect the battery negative cable.
(10) Start the engine and check for proper opera-
tion of the heating and air conditioning systems.
(11) Run the calibration procedure.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DUCTS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the HVAC assembly from the vehi-
cle(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL).
(3) Disasemble the HVAC housing(Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY).
(4) Remove the panel door actuator from the hous-
ing if not already removed.
(5) With the actuator removed you can take the
door and shift it so that one pivot point will clear the
housing. You can then tilt the door and remove it
from the housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Take the door and tilt it so one pivot point is
installed. The carfully install the second pivot point.
Check to be sure no binding of the door is occuring,
repair as required.
(2) Reassemble the HVAC housing(Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY).
(3) Install the HVAC assembly into the vehicle(Re-
fer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DIS-
TRIBUTION/INSTRUMENT PANEL DUCTS -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
DRDISTRIBUTION 24 - 29
HVAC HOUSING (Continued)

MODE DOOR
REMOVAL - FLOOR - DEFROST DOOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAU-
TION).
(1) Remove and disassemble the HVAC housing.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY)
(2) Remove the floor door actuator from the lower
HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/CONTROLS/MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
- REMOVAL - FLOOR DOOR ACTUATOR)
(3) Take the defrost door and shift it so that one
pivot point clears the door and remove from the
HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION - FLOOR - DEFROST DOOR
(1) Install the floor-defrost door in the HVAC hous-
ing by placing the door in the lower housing.
(2) Assemble the HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY)
(3) Install the floor door actuator to the lower
HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/CONTROLS/MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
- INSTALLATION - FLOOR DOOR ACTUATOR)
(4) Install the HVAC housing in the vehicle. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRI-
BUTION/HVAC HOUSING - INSTALLATION)
RECIRC DOOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR
CONDITIONING, REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS IN PLUMBING BEFORE PERFORMING
THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Remove the HVAC housing and disassemble.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY)
(2) Remove the four screws to remove the recircu-
lation door assembly. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/RECIRCULATION
DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL)
(3) With the actuator remove take the recircula-
tion door and move it to one side so that one pivot
point clears the housing. The tilt the recirculation
door and remove from the assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Guide the recirculation door lever through the
air intake grille of the HVAC housing while installing
the door in the housing.
(2) Assemble the HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY)
(3) Install the HVAC housing in the vehicle. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRI-
BUTION/HVAC HOUSING - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the recirculation door actuator on the
HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/CONTROLS/RECIRCULATION DOOR
ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION)
24 - 30 DISTRIBUTIONDR

FRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) and
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). If the liquid slugging condition continues
replace the accumulator(Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/ACCUMULATOR
- REMOVAL). If after replaceing the accumulator the
slugging condition still exists then replace the com-
pressor.(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL)
(7) If the noise continues, replace the compressor
and repeat Step 1.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
The compressor may be removed and repositioned
without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or dis-
charging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not
necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch
coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.
(1) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(4) Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness
connector.
(5) Remove the suction and discharge refrigerant
line manifold from the compressor. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
SUCTION LINE - REMOVAL) (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
DISCHARGE LINE - REMOVAL) Install plugs in, or
tape over all of the opened refrigerant fittings.
(6) Remove the bolts that secure the compressor to
the mounting bracket (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove the compressor from the mounting
bracket.
REMOVAL - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFOREPERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
The compressor may be removed and repositioned
without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or dis-
charging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not
necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch
coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.
(1) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(4) Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness
connector.
(5) Remove the bolt that secures the refrigerant
line manifold to the compressor. Install plugs in, or
tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
(6) Remove the four bolts that secure the compres-
sor to the mounting bracket (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove the a/c compressor from the mounting
bracket.
Fig. 2 A/C COMPRESSOR - 3.7L ENGINE- (typical
4.7, 5.7 & 8.0L)
1 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #1
2 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #2
3 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #3
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR
5 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH AND PULLEY
6 - COMPRESSOR MOUNT
DRPLUMBING 24 - 37
A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION) (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
The compressor may be removed and repositioned
without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or dis-
charging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not
necessary if servicing the compressor clutch or clutch
coil, the engine, the cylinder head, or the generator.
NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being
installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil
level. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL) Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the
compressor in the vehicle. (Refer to 24 - HEATING &AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL -
DESCRIPTION)
(1) Install the compressor to the mounting bracket.
(2) On the 3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L and 8.0L gasoline
engines install and tighten the bolts in the following
sequence (Fig. 4):
²The number one bolt (rear) is hand tightened
first then tightened to 55 N´m (41 ft. lbs.)
²The number three bolt is then hand tightened
and torqued to 40 N´m ( 30 ft. lbs.)
²The number two bolt is also hand tightened and
torqued to 55 N´m ( 41 ft. lbs.)
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from all of the
opened refrigerant line fittings. Install the suction
and discharge line manifold to the compressor.
Tighten the fastener to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
SUCTION LINE - INSTALLATION) (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
DISCHARGE LINE - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness
connector.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 3 COMPRESSOR REMOVE/INSTALL - DIESEL
ENGINE
1 - ENGINE
2 - BRACKET
3 - A/C COMPRESSOR
4 - BOLTS
Fig. 4 A/C COMPRESSOR - 3.7L ENGINE- (typical
4.7, 5.7 & 8.0L)
1 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #1
2 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #2
3 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #3
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR
5 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH AND PULLEY
6 - COMPRESSOR MOUNT
24 - 38 PLUMBINGDR
A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued)

(7) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(8) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
NOTE: If a replacement compressor is being
installed, be certain to check the refrigerant oil
level. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE) Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - DESCRIPTION)
(1) Install the compressor to the mounting bracket.
Tighten the four mounting bolts to 24 N´m (210 in.
lbs.).
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from all of the
opened refrigerant line fittings. Install the suction
and discharge line manifold to the compressor. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/A/C SUCTION AND DISCHARGE LINE -
INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the serpentine drive belt(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness
connector.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(7) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
A/C CONDENSER
DESCRIPTION
The condenser is located in the air flow next to the
engine cooling radiator. The condenser is a heat
exchanger that allows the high-pressure refrigerant
gas being discharged by the compressor to give up its
heat to the air passing over the condenser fins.
OPERATION
When the refrigerant gas gives up its heat, it con-
denses. When the refrigerant leaves the condenser, it
has become a high-pressure liquid refrigerant. The
volume of air flowing over the condenser fins is crit-
ical to the proper cooling performance of the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, it is important that
there are no objects placed in front of the radiator
grille openings in the front of the vehicle or foreign
material on the condenser fins that might obstruct
proper air flow. Also, any factory-installed air seals or
shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radia-
tor or condenser service.
The condenser cannot be repaired and, if faulty or
damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 3.7, 4.7 and 5.7L ENGINES
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Disconnect the discharge line refrigerant line
fitting at the condenser inlet. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrig-
erant line fittings.
(4) Disconnect the liquid line refrigerant line fit-
ting at the condenser outlet. (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS) Install plugs
in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fit-
tings.
DRPLUMBING 24 - 39
A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued)

(5) Disconnect the condenser cooling fan electric
connector.
(6) Remove the two nuts that secure the condenser
studs to the upper cross brace. (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove the condenser and fan assembly from
the vehicle.
REMOVAL - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Remove the nut that secures the block fitting
to the stud on the condenser inlet, and disconnect the
discharge line from the condenser. Install plugs in, or
tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
(4) Disconnect the refrigerant line fitting that
secures the liquid line to the condenser outlet. (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COU-PLER) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened
refrigerant line fittings.
(5) On diesel engine models:
(a) Remove the two screws that secure the
brackets on the passenger side end of the con-
denser to the charge air cooler (Fig. 6).
(b) Remove the two nuts that secure the driver
side end of the condenser to the studs on the
charge air cooler.
(c) Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
REMOVAL - 8.0L Engine
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN TEH FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION(Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) AND (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
(1) Remove battery negative cable.
(2) Recover refrigerant from a/c system(Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Fig. 5 Condenser Module
1 - Condensor Module Mounting Screw
2 - Front Cross Member
3 - Lower Module Mounting Flang
4 - Fan Assembly Mounting Screw
5 - Fan Assembly Mounting Screw
6 - Condensor Mounting Tabs
7 - Condensor Fan Assembly
8 - Fan Power Connector
9 - Condensor Module Mounting Screw
Fig. 6 CONDENSER - DIESEL ENGINE
1 - Discharge line to condenser
2 - Condensor mounting bolt
3 - Liquid Line
4 - Condenser mounting bolt
5 - A/C condenser
6 - Condenser mounting bolt
7 - Condenser mounting bolt
24 - 40 PLUMBINGDR
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)

AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
(4) Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant
line fittings on the condenser inlet and the discharge
line. Connect the discharge line to the condenser
inlet. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C
LINE COUPLERS)
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(7) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - DESCRIPTION)
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
(1) On diesel engine models:
(a) Install the driver side condenser mounting
brackets over the two studs on the charge air
cooler.
(b) Install the two screws that secure the brack-
ets on the passenger side end of the condenser to
the charge air cooler. Tighten the mounting screws
to 10.5 N´m (95 in. lbs.).
(c) Install the two nuts that secure the driver
side end of the condenser to the studs on the
charge air cooler. Tighten the mounting nuts to
10.5 N´m (95 in. lbs.).
(2) Remove the plugs or tape from the refrigerant
line fittings on the liquid line and the condenser out-
let. Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE
COUPLERS)(3) Install a new gasket and the discharge line
block fitting over the stud on the condenser inlet.
Tighten the mounting nut to 20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(4) Check that all of the condenser and radiator
air seals are in their proper locations.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(7) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - DESCRIPTION)
INSTALLATION - 8.0L Engine
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION(Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
WARNING) AND (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION).
(1) If the condenser was removed from the shroud,
install it and tighten the mounting screws.
(2) Install the condenser and shroud in the vehicle.
Make sure the lower mounting flanges are positioned
correctly before installing the two mounting screws
to the radiator brace. Tighten the screws to spec.
(3) Remove and plugs or tape installed over the
condenser connections and the a/c lines.
(4) Install the lines to the condenser(Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
DISCHARGE LINE - INSTALLATION) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
SUCTION LINE - INSTALLATION).
(5) Install the hood latch assembly(Refer to 23 -
BODY/HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the front bumper assembly(Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT BUMPER
- INSTALLATION).
(7) Evacuate the a/c system(Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
24 - 42 PLUMBINGDR
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)

NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle(Re-
fer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/REFRIGERANT OIL - DESCRIPTION).
(8) Charge the a/c system(Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(9) Install the battery negative cable.
A/C CONDENSER FAN
REMOVAL - CONDENSER FAN (GAS ENGINE
ONLY - 3.7, 4.7 & 5.7L)
(1) Remove and isolate negative battery cable.
(2) Remove condenser assembly(Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
CONDENSER - REMOVAL).
(3) Place condenser assembly on a flat work area
and remove screws holding fan assembly to con-
denser.
(4) Separate fan assembly from condenser noting
location of all seals for reinstallation.
INSTALLATION - CONDENSER FAN (GAS
ENGINE ONLY - 3.7, 4.7 & 5.7L)
(1) Position fan assembly on to the condenser.
(2) Check all fan shroud seals and replace as
required then install retainer screws to hold fan
assembly to condenser.
(3) Install condenser and fan assembly to vehi-
cle(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install battery negative cable.
A/C DISCHARGE LINE
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
high pressure transducer.
(4) Disconnect the discharge line refrigerant line
fitting from the condenser inlet tube (Fig. 9). (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COU-
PLERS) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the
opened refrigerant line fittings.
(5) Disconnect the connection that secures the suc-
tion line fitting to the accumulator outlet. Install
plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant
line fittings.
(6) Remove the screw that secures the suction and
discharge line manifold to the compressor. Install
plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant
line fittings.
(7) Remove the suction and discharge line assem-
bly from the vehicle.REMOVAL - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 9 A/C Discharge Line
1 - Discharge Line Retainer Nut
2 - Front Upper Cross Brace
3 - Condensor Module Port
4 - Suction and Discharge Line Retainer Screw
5 - Suction Line
6 - A/C Compressor
7 - High Pressure Transducer Connector
8 - Discharge Line
DRPLUMBING 24 - 43
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)

(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Unplug the wire harness connector from the a/c
high pressure switch.
(4) Disconnect the suction line refrigerant line cou-
pler at the accumulator. (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLER) Install plugs
in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fit-
tings.
(5) Remove the nut that secures the block fitting
to the stud on the condenser inlet and disconnect the
discharge line from the condenser. Install plugs in, or
tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings.
(6) Remove the bolt that secures the refrigerant
line manifold to the compressor (Fig. 10). Install
plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant
line fittings.
(7) Remove the suction and discharge line assem-
bly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION) (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
(1) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and
discharge line manifold and the compressor. Install
the suction and discharge line manifold to the com-
pressor. Tighten the fastener to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
and the accumulator outlet fittings. Install the suc-
tion line to the accumulator outlet and install fas-
tener.
(3) Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant
line fittings on the discharge line and the condenser
inlet tube. Connect the discharge line refrigerant line
coupler to the condenser inlet tube. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
(4) Plug in the wire harness connector to the high
pressure transducer switch.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(7) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
INSTALLATION - 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
(1) Remove the tape or plugs from all of the refrig-
erant line fittings. Connect the suction line refriger-
ant line coupler to the accumulator. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
(2) Install a new gasket and the discharge line
block fitting over the stud on the condenser inlet.
Tighten the mounting nut to 20 N´m (180 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the refrigerant line manifold to the com-
pressor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 22 N´m (200 in.
lbs.).
(4) Plug in the wire harness connector to the a/c
high pressure switch.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
Fig. 10 SUCTION AND DISCHARGE LINE REMOVE/
INSTALL - DIESEL ENGINE
1 - DISCHARGE LINE (TO CONDENSER)
2 - COMPRESSOR
3 - BOLT
4 - MANIFOLD
5 - SUCTION LINE (FROM ACCUMULATOR)
6 - A/C HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH
24 - 44 PLUMBINGDR
A/C DISCHARGE LINE (Continued)