1999 DODGE RAM battery location

install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup - Front)
Blower motor resistor is located under glove box, attached to
blower motor housing. See Fig. 5. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove blower motor resistor connector. Remove resistor retaining
screws. Remove blower motor resistor. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH (REAR)
Removal & Installation (Durango)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Pry above indentations at
outer perimeter of rear blower motor switch. Pull rear blower motor
switch and disconnect electrical connector. Remove rear blower motor
switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
COMPRESSOR
Removal & Installation
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system,
using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect
refrigerant lines and plug or cover all openings in A/C system.
2) Remove drive belt. Disconnect compressor electrical leads.
Remove compressor mounting nuts and bolts. Remove compressor. Drain
oil from compressor, and record amount of oil drained.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Using new
refrigerant oil, add to compressor the same amount of oil drained from
it. Evacuate and charge A/C system.
CONDENSER
NOTE: Before removing condenser, note location of radiator and
condenser air seals. If air seals are not installed properly,
A/C and engine cooling systems will not perform properly.
Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Discharge A/C system,
using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect
A/C fittings at inlet and outlet of condenser. Plug or cover all
openings in A/C system.
2) On Dakota, remove bolts securing radiator and fan shroud
to inside of upper radiator crossmember. Remove top mounting bolts
securing condenser to upper crossmember. Tilt top of radiator and fan
shroud toward engine.
3) On Ram Pickup (gasoline engine), remove bolts securing
condenser upper mounting brackets to outside of upper radiator
crossmember. Tilt condenser away from engine compartment far enough to
grasp top of condenser with both hands. On Ram Pickup (diesel engine),\
remove bolts securing condenser to charge air cooler. On all models,
lift condenser assembly from vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Install new "O" rings
to fittings. Fill cooling system. Evacuate and charge A/C system.
EVAPORATOR CORE & HEATER CORE
Removal & Installation (Dakota & Durango - Front)
Remove instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL. Remove A/C-
heater assembly. See A/C-HEATER ASSEMBLY. With A/C-heater housing
removed, remove housing cover. Remove evaporator core or heater core

evaporator inlet line and "O" rings with refrigerant oil. Lubricate
orifice tube and "O" ring with refrigerant oil. Insert orifice tube
into evaporator inlet line with short screen toward condenser.
2) Tighten liquid line nut to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). To
complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Evacuate, charge,
and test system for proper operation.
Removal ("F" Body)
Discharge A/C system, using approved recovery/recycling
equipment. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect A/C pressure
switch connector. Use a backup wrench to hold evaporator fitting, and
loosen evaporator liquid line fitting. Remove bolt. Disconnect
evaporator liquid line. Remove and discard "O" rings. Using needle-
nose pliers, remove orifice tube from evaporator inlet line.
Installation
1) Clean evaporator line fitting with refrigerant oil. Coat
inside of inlet line and evaporator line "O" rings with refrigerant
oil. Lubricate orifice tube and "O" ring with refrigerant oil and
insert them into inlet line. Insert orifice tube into evaporator inlet
line with long screen inlet end toward condenser.
2) Tighten bolt to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m). Tighten evaporator
line fitting to 28 ft. lbs. (38 N.m). To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure. Evacuate, charge, and test system for
proper operation.
Removal ("J" & "N" Body)
1) Locate orifice tube. See ORIFICE TUBE LOCATION &
REMOVER/INSTALLER APPLICATION table. Discharge A/C system, using
approved recovery/recycling equipment. On "J" body, remove upper
closeout panel. On "N" body, raise and support vehicle. On all models,
disconnect condenser-to-evaporator line at condenser outlet and
discard "O" rings.
2) Disconnect condenser-to-evaporator line clip on right side
body rail, behind engine mount. Remove orifice tube using Orifice Tube
Remover/Installer (J-26549-E) or needle-nose pliers.
3) If difficulty is encountered during removal of a plugged
or restricted orifice tube, remove as much residue as possible. Using
a heat gun, carefully apply heat 1/4" from dimples on condenser inlet
line. Be careful not to overheat line.
4) If A/C pressure switch is located near orifice tube,
remove switch to protect it from heat. While heat is being applied,
grip orifice tube using orifice tube remover/installer or needle-nose
pliers. Use a turning motion along with a push-pull motion to loosen
and remove orifice tube.
Installation
1) Coat inside of condenser inlet line and "O" rings with
refrigerant oil. Lubricate orifice tube "O" ring with refrigerant oil
and insert into condenser inlet line. Insert orifice tube into
condenser inlet line with shorter screen toward evaporator.
2) Connect condenser-to-evaporator line clip on right side
body rail. Lubricate "O" rings and connect condenser inlet line.
Tighten condenser inlet line nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m). Install
closeout panel. Evacuate, charge, and test system for proper
operation.
Removal ("W" Body)
1) Locate orifice tube. See ORIFICE TUBE LOCATION &
REMOVER/INSTALLER APPLICATION table. Remove air cleaner and duct
assembly. Discharge A/C system, using approved recovery/recycling
equipment. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect ABS modulator
and A/C pressure sensor/fan switch electrical connectors.

For Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) testing procedures,
see appropriate BODY CONTROL COMPUTER TESTS article.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM)
NOTE: Before removing Central Timer Module (CTM), use scan tool to
view settings for programmable features. Use these settings
to program replacement CTM.
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left underdash
cover and knee bolster reinforcement. Remove 2 CTM retaining screws at
right side of underdash opening. See Fig. 2.
2) Slide CTM down into opening far enough to gain access to
connectors. Disconnect harness connectors and remove CTM from
underdash. To install, reverse removal procedure. Reprogram new CTM.
See appropriate BODY CONTROL COMPUTER TESTS article.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left underdash
cover and knee bolster reinforcement. Remove 3 CTM retaining screws
from left center instrument panel support. See Fig. 3.
2) Slide CTM away from mounting enough to gain access to
connectors. Disconnect harness connectors and remove CTM from
underdash. To install, reverse removal procedure. Reprogram new CTM.
See appropriate BODY CONTROL COMPUTER TESTS article.
Fig. 2: Identifying CTM Location (Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 3: Identifying CTM Location (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
DOOR JAMB SWITCH
NOTE: Door jamb switch may also be referred to as door ajar switch.
On Ram Van and Ram Wagon, front door jamb switches are part
of latch assembly and are not serviced separately.
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. On Ram Van and Ram Wagon,
unscrew door ajar switch from pillar. On Ram Pickup, using pliers,
pull back and forth to slide switch from pillar. On all models, pull
door jamb switch away from pillar enough to disconnect 2 harness
connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure.
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Ram Pickup)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove inside door panel.
Remove door outside latch handle mounting hardware and linkage. Pull
door outside handle away from door far enough to remove door lock
cylinder switch from back of door lock cylinder. See Fig. 4. Remove

transmission and jack rearward until input shaft clears clutch disc.
Lower transmission jack and remove transmission from under vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply high-
temperature grease to pilot bushing located in end of crankshaft. Also
apply grease to release bearing bore, release fork, release fork ball
stud and drive shaft slip yoke. Apply sealer to threads of drain plug
before installing in case.
2) Align reference marks made on drive shaft(s) and "U"
joints during removal. After installing clutch assembly and housing,
tighten housing bolts nearest alignment dowels first. During final
transmission installation, install shims between clutch housing and
transmission at appropriate bolt location. Tighten all nuts and bolts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
TRANSMISSION (RAM PICKUP)
Removal (NV3500 & NV5600)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Shift transmission to
Neutral. Remove shift boot bezel screws and slide boot upward on lever
extension. Remove shift tower and lever assembly. Raise and support
vehicle.
2) On 4WD models, remove skid plate, if equipped. Remove
crankshaft position sensor. Mark drive shaft and axle yoke for
alignment reference. Remove drive shaft. Remove exhaust "Y" pipe. On
4WD models, disconnect and lower remaining exhaust pipes for
clearance, as necessary. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector.
3) Support engine using adjustable jackstand. If transmission
is to be disassembled for repair, drain lubricant from transmission.
On 4WD models, disconnect transfer case shift linkage at transfer case
range lever and remove shift lever from transmission. Remove
bolts/nuts attaching transmission to rear mount.
4) Support transmission with a transmission jack. Secure
transmission with safety chains. Remove rear crossmember. On 4WD
models, support transfer case with transmission jack and secure
transfer case to jack with safety chains. Remove transfer case
attaching nuts and move transfer case rearward until input gear clears
transmission output shaft.
5) Lower transfer case assembly and remove it from under
vehicle. On 4WD models, remove clutch slave cylinder splash shield, if
equipped. Remove clutch slave cylinder and move aside for working
clearance. Remove starter. Remove transmission splash shield. Remove
transmission harness wires from clips on transmission shift cover. On
some models, it may be necessary to remove front axle struts and oil
filter for access and removal clearance.
6) Lower transmission slightly. Remove shift tower and lever
assembly. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Slide transmission and
jack rearward until input shaft clears clutch disc. Lower transmission
jack and remove transmission from under vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply high-
temperature grease to pilot bushing located in end of crankshaft. Also
apply grease to release bearing bore, release fork, release fork ball
stud and drive shaft slip yoke.
2) Apply sealer to threads of drain plug before installing in
case. Align reference marks made on drive shaft(s) and axle yoke(s)
during removal. After installing clutch assembly and housing, tighten
housing bolts nearest alignment dowels first. Tighten all nuts and
bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Removal (NV4500 & NV4500HD)

1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Shift transmission to
Neutral. Remove shift boot bezel screws and slide boot upward on lever
extension. Scribe mark position of extension on shank of shift lever.
2) Raise and support vehicle. On 4WD models, remove skid
plate, if equipped. Mark drive shaft and axle yoke for alignment
reference. Remove drive shaft. Remove exhaust "Y" pipe. On 4WD models,
disconnect and lower remaining exhaust pipes for clearance as
necessary. Disconnect speed sensor harness connector and back-up light
harness connector.
3) Support engine using adjustable jackstand. If transmission
is to be disassembled for repair, drain lubricant from transmission.
See Fig. 9 . On 4WD models, disconnect transfer case shift linkage at
transfer case range lever and remove shift lever from transmission.
Remove bolts/nuts attaching transmission to rear mount.
4) Support transmission with a transmission jack. Secure
transmission with safety chains. Remove rear crossmember. On 4WD
models, support transfer case with transmission jack and secure
transfer case to jack with safety chains. Remove transfer case
attaching nuts and move transfer case rearward until input gear clears
transmission output shaft.
5) Lower transfer case assembly and move it from under
vehicle. On 4WD models, remove clutch slave cylinder splash shield, if
equipped. Remove clutch slave cylinder, and move aside. Remove
starter. Remove transmission splash shield. Remove transmission
harness wires from clips on transmission shift cover. On some models,
it may be necessary to remove front axle struts and oil filter for
access and removal clearance.
6) Lower transmission slightly. Remove shift tower and lever
assembly. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Slide transmission and
jack rearward until input shaft clears clutch disc. Lower transmission
jack and remove transmission from under vehicle.
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply high-
temperature grease to pilot bushing located in end of crankshaft. Also
apply grease to release bearing bore, release fork, release fork ball
stud and propeller shift slip yoke.
2) Apply sealer to threads of drain plug before installing in
case. Align reference marks made on drive shaft(s) and axle yoke(s)
during removal. After installing clutch assembly and housing, tighten
housing bolts nearest alignment dowels first.
3) During final transmission installation, install shims
between clutch housing and transmission at appropriate bolt location.
See CLUTCH HOUSING BORE RUNOUT and CLUTCH HOUSING FACE RUNOUT under
CLUTCH HOUSING (RAM PICKUP) under TESTING. Press extension to scribe
mark made during removal. A 0.12-0.20" (3-5 mm) space should exist
between shift lever isolator, top edge of stub shaft and tool lower
jaw. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table.
Fig. 9: Identifying Transmission Drain Bolt (NV4500 & NV4500HD)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

DTCs from ABS and SRS modules.
Updating Secret Key Data
Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) below driver's\
side of instrument panel. Go to ENGINE, then MISC menu on scan tool.
Place the SKIM in SECURED ACCESS MODE by using the appropriate
Personal Identification Number (PIN) for this vehicle. PIN may be
obtained from the owner, vehicle's invoice, or from the manufacturer.
Select UPDATE THE SECRET KEY DATA. The data will be transferred from
Smart Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) to the PCM.
NOTE: If 3 attempts are made to enter the SECURED ACCESS MODE using
the incorrect Personal Identification Number (PIN), the
SECURED ACCESS MODE will be locked out for one hour. To exit
this locked-out mode, leave ignition switch in the ON
position for one hour with all accessories turned off. It may
be necessary to monitor battery state and connect a battery
charger.
FWD CARS & FWD VANS
Transaxle Shift Quality Quick Learn Procedure (All FWD Cars
Except Avenger & Sebring Coupe, & All FWD Vans)
1) Transaxle shift quality quick learn procedure must be
performed to provide proper transaxle operation if any of the
following have been done:
* Vehicle battery was disconnected.
* Transaxle assembly was replaced.
* Transmission Control Module (TCM) was replaced.
* Solenoid assembly was replaced.
* Valve body was reconditioned or replaced.
2) Transaxle shift quality quick learn procedure must be
performed using Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box III (DRB-III) scan
tool. Following conditions must be met when performing transaxle shift
quality quick learn procedure:
* Brakes must be applied.
* Engine speed must be greater than 500 RPM.
* Throttle position sensor angle must be less than 3 degrees.
* Shift lever must remain in designated position until prompted
to shift to overdrive.
* Shift lever must remain in overdrive after the shift to
overdrive until scan tool indicates procedure is complete.
* Calculated oil temperature must be within 60-200
F
(16-93C).
3) Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) below
driver's side of instrument panel. For DLC location, see appropriate
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
4) Go to TRANSMISSION display on scan tool. Go to
MISCELLANEOUS display on scan tool. Select QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE
display on scan tool. Follow instructions displayed on scan tool to
perform transaxle shift quality quick learn procedure. Remove scan
tool.
Transaxle Shift Quality Quick Learn Procedure (Avenger &
Sebring Coupe)
1) Transaxle shift quality quick learn procedure must be
performed to provide proper transaxle operation after replacing or
overhauling transaxle. After transaxle work is completed, clear any
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) as necessary. Connect Chrysler's

COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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Component Location
ABS Control Module
Ram Pickup ....................... Left Side Of Engine Compartment
Ram Van/Wagon ...................................... Under Battery
Data Link Connector (DLC) ...... Lower Left Side Of Instrument Panel\
Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) .......... Left Side Of Transmission\
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch ....... Left Side Of Transmission\
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Dakota & Durango ............... Right Front Of Engine Compartment
Ram Pickup ............... Right Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment
Ram Van/Wagon ..................... Under Hood Next To Wiper Motor
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) ........ On Transmission Or Transfer Case\
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
ROAD TEST
Perform a road test to verify speed control malfunctions.
Ensure speedometer operation is smooth without flutter at all speeds.
Speedometer fluttering may cause surging in speed control system. For
speedometer diagnosis, see appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article. If
road test verifies a surge following speed control set and speedometer
operates smoothly, see OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT FOLLOWING SPEED CONTROL
SET.
If road test verifies an inoperative system, and speedometer
operates smoothly, check for:
* Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM.
* Misadjusted brake switch. See BRAKE SWITCH under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.
* Poor electrical connections at servo.
* Leaking vacuum reservoir, check valve, hoses or connections.
See VACUUM SUPPLY under COMPONENT TESTS.
* Secure attachments of S/C servo cable.
* Smooth operation of throttle linkage.
* Defective PCM or wiring.
* Defective servo. See SPEED CONTROL SERVO under COMPONENT
TESTS.
To verify a speed control electronic malfunction, use scan
tool to check for DTCs. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. A speed control
malfunction may occur without setting a FTC. If no DTCs are stored, go
to CHECKING SPEED CONTROL OPERATION under SYSTEM TESTS.
OVERSHOOT/UNDERSHOOT FOLLOWING SPEED CONTROL SET
If operator repeatedly presses and releases set button with
their foot off accelerator (lift foot set) to begin speed control
operation, vehicle may accelerate and exceed desired set speed by 5
MPH and then decelerate to less than desired set speed before
achieving desired set speed.
Speed Control (S/C) has as adaptive strategy that compensates\
for variations in S/C cable lengths. When S/C is set with vehicle