Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1158

14 - 71 COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION—EXCEPT DIESEL
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install sensor to intake manifold. Tighten to 28
N-m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install electrical connector.
(3) Install air cleaner.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
On the 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 engines, the sensor
is installed in the intake manifold near the thermo­
stat housing (Fig. 9).
On the 8.0L V-10 engine, the sensor is installed in
the thermostat housing (Fig. 10).
Pig. 10 Coolant Temperature Sensor—8.01 ¥-10
Engine
R E M O V A L
WARNING: HOT, P R E S S U R I Z E D COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST B E PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV­
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. RE­
FER TO GROUP 7, COOLING.
(1) Partially drain cooling system. Refer to Group
7, Cooling.
(2) 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L Engines: Remove air cleaner
housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Element/
Housing in this section of the group.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
3.9L/5.2L/5.9L Engines with air conditioning:
When removing the connector from sensor, do not
pull directly on wiring harness. Fabricate an
L-shaped hook tool from a coat hanger (approximate­
ly eight inches long). Place the hook part of tool un­
der the connector for removal. The connector is
snapped onto the sensor. It is not equipped with a
lock type tab.
(4) Remove sensor from intake manifold or thermo­
stat housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install sensor.
(2) Tighten to 11 N-m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
The sensor connector is symmetrical (not indexed).
It can be installed to the sensor in either direction.
(4) 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L Engines: Install air cleaner
housing assembly.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to Group
7, Cooling System.
EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID
Refer to Group 25, Emission Control System for re­
moval/installation procedures.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator are one
combined part. A separate in-line fuel filter is not
used. Refer to Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator in
the Fuel Delivery System—Except Diesel section of
this group for removal and installation procedures.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
The fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator are one
combined part. Refer ' to Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure
Regulator in the Fuel Delivery System—Except Die­
sel section of this group for removal and installation
procedures.
FUEL INJECTOR(S)
WARNING: THE F U E L S Y S T E M IS UNDER A CON­
STANT P R E S S U R E ( E V E N WITH THE ENGINE
TURNED OFF). B E F O R E SERVICING THE F U E L IN­
J E C T O R ^ ) , THE F U E L S Y S T E M P R E S S U R E MUST
B E R E L E A S E D .
To release fuel pressure, refer to the Fuel Delivery
System section of this group. See Fuel System Pres­
sure Release.