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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Using a suitable size socket, loosen and remove
the block heater element (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean and inspect the threads in the cylinder
block.
(2) Coat heater element threads with Mopar

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual 5.7L V-8
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor on
the 5.7L engine is located under the air conditioningcompressor (Fig. 13). It is installed into a water
jacket at the front of the cylinder bloc

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
sensor.
(3) Remove the sensor from the cylinder head.
5.9L V-8 Gas
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (6) Install the radiator upper hose to the thermo-
stat housing.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not,
the engine may overheat due to

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual This system capacity will not effect warm up or
cold weather operating characteristics if the thermo-
stat is operating properly. This is because coolant
will be held in the engine until it reaches th

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual occur when ambient (outside air temperature) is very
high.
²Engine loads and temperatures are high such as
when towing a trailer.
²Cool silicone fluid within the fan drive unit is
being redistribute

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐRADIATOR
COOLANT FLOW
Use the following procedure to determine if coolant
is flowing through the cooling system.
(1) Idle engine until operating temperature is
reached. If the u

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (12) Install coolant reserve/overflow container or
degas container to fan shroud and tighten the bolts
to 8.5 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(13) Connect upper radiator hose and install
clamp.
(14) Install batte