Battery - Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual

8C - 8 CHARGJHG SYSTEM
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Fig. 5 Remove/instail Generator Connectors—
Typical
• Ground terminal nut - 8.5 N-m (75 in. lbs.)
© Harness holddown nut - 8.5 N-m (75 in. lbs.)
© Field terminal nuts - 2.8 N-m (25 in. lbs.)
CAUTION: Newer force a belt over a pulley rim
using a screwdriver, Ths synthetic fiber of the belt
can be damaged,
CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The
water pump will be rotating in the w r o n g direction if
the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine
to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine
compartment, or refer t o Belt Schematics in Group
7, Cooling System.
BATTERY
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
The battery temperature sensor is located under
the vehicle battery (Fig. 6) and is attached (snapped
into) a mounting hole on battery tray. On models
equipped with a diesel engine (dual batteries), only
one sensor is used. The sensor is located under the
battery on drivers side of vehicle.
BATTERY
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Fig. 6 Battery Temperature Sensor Location
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the battery. Refer to Group 8A, Battery
for procedures.
(2) Disconnect the sensor pigtail harness from the
engine wire harness.
(3) Pry the sensor straight up from the battery
tray mounting hole.
INSTALLATION
(1) Feed the pigtail harness through the mounting
hole in top of battery tray and press sensor into top
of tray (snaps in).
(2) Connect the pigtail harness.
(3) Install the battery. Refer to Group 8A, Battery
for procedures.