Negative - Engine Compartment

2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum R/T, AWDSECTION Negative - Engine Compartment
Fig 1: Fastener Securing Battery Negative Cable To Right Front Strut Tower
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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
  2. Remove the spare tire cover to gain access to the battery.
  3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  4. Remove the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the right front strut tower.
    Fig 2: Fastener Securing Battery Negative Cable To Transmission Housing
    GC0015615Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Raise vehicle on hoist, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  6. Remove the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the transmission housing.
  7. One at a time, remove the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable is free from the vehicle.
  8. Remove the battery cable from the engine compartment.
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