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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Computer Relearn Procedures -> DaimlerChrysler -> 1999-2002 Dakota, Durango, Ram Pick-Up & Ram Van -> 1999-2004 -> Controller Anti-Lock Brakes (CAB) -> Engine Performance -> Except 1999-2002 -> Light Truck & Vans -> Pinion Factor Procedure -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -> Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) -> Shift Quality -> Theft Alarm -> Transaxle Quick Learn Procedure
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

If battery cable has been disconnected, the PCM must relearn a new operating strategy. Connect battery cable and run engine until operating temperature is reached. After engine warm-up, drive vehicle under various operating conditions until PCM has relearned new strategy.

1999-2004

Anytime the PCM is replaced the VIN and vehicle mileage must be programmed into the new PCM. If the PCM is not programmed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will set. To program the PCM, connect a DRB or suitably programmed ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Commander -> Dakota & Durango -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Inspection -> Installation -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Removal -> Sprinter
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

Front
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove two caliper-to-knuckle attaching bolts, then remove caliper by sliding away from adapter and lifting off rotor, Fig. . Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging flexible hose.
  • Remove outboard pad by prying pad retaining clip over raised area of caliper, then sliding pad down and off of caliper.
  • Pull inboard pad away from caliper piston, until springs release from piston.
Installation
  • Inspect piston seal for leaks and for ruptures in piston du...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Gasoline Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

Normal Service

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.

U-Joint with Snap Rings

Disassemble
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
  • Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
  • Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

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

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Remove coolant overflow tank hose from radiator filler neck.
  • Remove coolant overflow tank by pulling straight up.
  • Unclip power steering hoses from fan shroud.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from windshield washer reservoir tank, then remove tank.
  • Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then pull up and ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

  • Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts stop.
  • Remove driv...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  • Air Cleaner Assembly
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  4.7 V8 FLEXEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery Temperature Sensor
  • EVAP/Purge Solenoid
  • Brake Warning Indicator Switch
  • Controller Antilock Brake
  • Integrated Power Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • A/C Pressure Sensor
  • 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Automatic Day Night Mirror
  • Hands Free Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
    Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
    Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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