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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Heat/Defrost & Panel/Defrost Door Motor, Replace -> Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Grand Cherokee
This motor is used only on models equipped with ATC.
- Remove two bolts securing center instrument panel support bracket to left side of floor panel transmission tunnel.
- Remove two bolts secu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup & Van -> System Service -> 2-Wheel Drive -> 2002-05 -> 2006 -> 4-Wheel Drive -> Anti-Lock Brake Module (ABM) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pickup -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> RWAL Valve -> Van
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
The anti-lock brake system must be bled any time air enters the hydraulic system. It is important to note that excessive air in the brake system may set a primary pressure diagnostic trouble code in the control module.
Pressure or manual bleeding procedures can be used when bleeding the ABS system after hoses or brake lines have been disconnected. Bleeding the ABS hydraulic system is also necessary after replacement of the hydraulic assembly or wheel brakes. During bleeding procedures, ensure the brake fluid level remains close to the Full mark on the reservoir.
T...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove exhaust crossover pipe.
- Mark a line across axle companion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
- Remove axle/transfer case companion flange bolts. Remove dust boot clamp from the C/V joint end of shaft if equipped.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Install NEW axle companion flange bolts, coated with Loctite 242, and torque front propeller shaft axle companion flange bolts to 85 ft. lbs.
- Torque front propeller sh...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with 4WD, remove support bracket bolts, then pry support bracket to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.
- On all models, remove starter motor bolts.
- Move starter motor toward front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion to clear housing. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
- Tilt nose downward, then l...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
The amber lamp monitors anti-lock brake system condition. The lamp should be on during engine starting, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines proper system operation. If the lamp remains On, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and re...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- D...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts its stop.
- Remove belt, then slowly ro...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Data Link Connector Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Gas Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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