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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Full Size Van & Ram 1500-3500 Pickup -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

Refer to. "Hydraulic Brake... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 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 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove half shaft nut from shaft.
  • Remove brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove steering knuckle.
  • Disengage inner C/V joint from axle shaft with two pry bars between the C/V housing and axle housing.
  • Remove half shaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to inst...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove alternator pivot bolt and mounting bolts and nuts.
  • Remove battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
  • Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaining nuts.
  • Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Air Bag Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

  • Attach a wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. Threads on this bolt are lefthand.
  • Release tension from belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise. When all belt tension has been released remove belt from tensioner first, then oth...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESELInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter Outlet
  • Transfer Case Selector Switch Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  8.0 V10 GASTransfer Case Selector Switch Diagram for 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 8.0 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Selector Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay
  • Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Front Control Module
  • 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Control Module
  • Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor
    Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL H46 - Mopar Steering Linkage
    Vehicle: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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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