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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM20241500 TRXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 224 (POWER DISTRIBUTION - 1500)CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONPOWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER - FRONT
2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRX

Power Distribution Center - Front

2024 Dodge and Ram 1500 TRXSECTION Power Distribution Center - Front
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REMOVAL 

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 3.0L & 5.7L EZH or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - ETORQUE SYSTEM, 3.6L & 5.7L EZL or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 6.2L .
  2. Release the Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover latches and remove the PDC cover.
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  3. Remove the PDC eyelet fasteners (1) and disconnect the eyelet terminals.
    NOTE:

    Eyelet #1 is connected to Battery Positive (B+).

  4. Fully loosen the PDC fasteners (2) securing the PDC (3).
    NOTE:

    The PDC fasteners are captured and cannot be removed from the PDC.

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  5. Unlatch and remove the PDC (2) from the lower tray, making sure not to damage the connectors (1).

INSTALLATION 

  1. Secure the connectors to the lower tray and install the PDC, making sure the connectors are securely engaged.
    NOTE:

    The connector housings will align to the PDC, but the connector terminals do not fully connect until the PDC fasteners are securely tightened.

  2. Tighten the PDC fasteners to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Position the eyelet terminals and install the PDC eyelet fasteners. Tighten the PDC eyelet fasteners to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the PDC cover, making sure the PDC Cover latches are fully engaged.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 3.0L & 5.7L EZH or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - ETORQUE SYSTEM, 3.6L & 5.7L EZL or BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT - SINGLE 12V BATTERY SYSTEM, 6.2L .
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  • • 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.