Negative - Engine Compartment

2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum R/T, AWDSECTION Negative - Engine Compartment
Fig 1: Fastener Securing Battery Negative Cable To Transmission Housing
GC0015615Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the battery negative cable in the engine compartment.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  3. Install the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the transmission housing. Torque the bolt to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
  4. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable is installed exactly where it was in the vehicle.
  5. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 2: Fastener Securing Battery Negative Cable To Right Front Strut Tower
    GC0015616Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Install the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the right front strut tower.
  7. Connect the battery negative cable.
  8. Install the spare tire cover.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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