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2003 Dodge Dakota CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.
- Place ignition switch in Lock position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
- Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004
It may be required to access and rec...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations, the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level due to a chemical breakdown during use, and a few precautions will minimize exposure.. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos e...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1996-04 Dakota All Models & 1994-95 w/3.9L & 5.2L Engines
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
The fuel filter/pressure regulator is located at t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from stub shaft.
- Remove hub nut and washer from stub shaft.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped.
- Remove hub bearing bolts and hub bearing fr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front axle skid plate and skid plate crossmember.
- Remove nut and lock washer from starter mounting stud.
- Remove screw from upper starter mounting flange hole, then slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward for clearance.
- Move starter towards fr...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 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 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Removal
The automatic tensioner is equipped with an indexing arrow on the back of tensioner housing. If a new belt is being installed, arrow must be within approximately 1/8 inch of indexing mark. If an old belt is being used, it must not pass the indexing point.
- Attach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting bolt.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from idler puller...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Clutch Interlock Switch/Jumper Diagram for 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge Dakota 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 2003 Dodge Dakota 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 2003 Dodge Dakota 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 2003 Dodge Dakota 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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