Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Open the three wire retainer (1) and remove the Particulate Matter (PM) sensor wire harness (green wire) from the retainers.
- Remove the wire harness retainer (1) from the bracket.
- Remove the two lower NOx/Particulate Matter (PM) sensor module bracket bolts (1) near the frame rail.
- Remove the two upper NOx/PM sensor module bracket bolts (1) and position the mounting bracket toward the propeller shaft.
- Position the NOx/PM sensor module bracket and disconnect the PM sensor module wire harness connector (3).
- Remove the nuts (2) and the PM sensor module (1).
- Open the two retainers (2) and remove the PM sensor wire.
- Using a six sided crow foot, remove the PM sensor (3) from the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR).
- If the PM sensor fails to loosen use a torque wrench set to 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) and loosen PM sensor (1).NOTE:
DO NOT use a torch as a heat source.
- If the PM sensor is still not loose after applying 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) then use a heat gun to heat the PM sensor boss for 1 minute at 450° C (842° F).
INSTALLATION
- Install the Particulate Matter (PM) sensor (3) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the PM sensor in retainer (2) and close the retainer.
- Install the PM sensor module (1) and tighten the nuts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the PM sensor wire harness connector (3).
- Install the NOx/PM sensor module bracket (2) and tighten the upper bolts (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the lower NOx/PM sensor module bracket bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wire harness retainer (1) to the bracket.
- Install the PM sensor wire harness (green wire) to the three retainers (1) and close retainer.
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .