Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the starter solenoid cable to the vehicle.
- Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
- Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
- Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) to the mega fuse stud.
- Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to the mega fuse stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter solenoid cable clip (4) to the A/C evaporator tube.
- Install the mega fuse cover.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the starter solenoid cable (2) to the starter.
- Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).
- Install the starter solenoid cable clip (1) to the wheelhouse panel.
- For 2500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and tighten the rear 2 bolts and install and tighten the front 2 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Refer to Fastener Caution .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.