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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> Oil Charge -> Alero & Malibu -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Corvette -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille & Seville -> Eldorado -> Except Lincoln LS -> Except Tracker -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size & Ram Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> L-Series -> Liberty -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lincoln LS -> Metro -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> PT Cruiser -> S-Series -> Saturn -> VUE
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

When other ai...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 FLEX

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • With engine off, pump brake pedal five times to deplete vacuum in brake booster.
  • Siphon fluid from brake reservoir.
  • On Wrangler models, remove evaporative canister.
  • On PT Cruiser models, remove air cleaner housing, then disconnect power distribution center and position aside.
  • On all models, disconnect low fluid switch electrical connector.
  • Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
  • Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
  • On Durango models with ESP, remove inner fender well, then remove integrated power module (IPM) fasteners and ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Ram Truck 1500-3500 w/Gasoline Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

Normal Service

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.

U-Joint with Snap Rings

Disassemble
  • Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
  • Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
  • Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • On models equipped with 4WD, remove support bracket bolts, then pry support bracket to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.
  • On all models, remove starter motor bolts.
  • Move starter motor toward front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion to clear housing. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
  • Tilt nose downward, then l...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 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 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 GAS

  • Remove the air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter assembly.
  • Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise with a 15...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Generator Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GASGenerator Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Generator
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 GASUnderhood Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup SRT10 8.3 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Control Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Speaker
  • Brake Lamp Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Oxygen Sensors Downstream
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
    Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: RECALL - SAFETY RECALL J11 MOPAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
    Vehicle: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 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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