Section 342 (Body - Interior & Exterior - 2500 Hd & 3500 Hd): Winch: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Battery CABle Exploded View

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Disconnect and isolate battery negative (3) and positive (1) CABles.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Winch Assembly
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Remove the winch support bolts (1).

Fig 3: Frame Bracket
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Remove the lower frame bracket (2) bolts (6) and loosen the upper bolts (1).

Fig 4: Frame Bracket Position
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Support the winch using a jack or other suitable lift device.
Lift the winch assembly off the support brackets.
Pivot the frame support brackets (2) up and position out of the way.
Carefully lower the winch assembly out of the vehicle.

Fig 5: Ground CABle Connection
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Remove the nut and disconnect the ground CABle (1) from the motor (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Power CABle Connections
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Disconnect the three CABles connected to the motor on the studs marked F1 (2), F2 (1) and A (3).
Disconnect the thermal switch electrical connector.

Fig 7: Identifying Motor Power Connections
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Remove the clamps (2) and separate the coil pack from the motor.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Support Bracket
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Remove the four winch mounting and roller bracket bolts (3).
Separate the mounting bracket assembly (1) from the winch assembly.