Heater, Air Intake: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If servicing the heater element (1) is required, the entire air intake heater assembly (2) must be replaced.
- Disconnect and isolate both of the negative battery cables.
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the fuel rail. Refer to
RAIL, FUEL, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the heater cable nut (2) and the heater cable from stud.
- Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors (1, 6).
- Disconnect the crankcase vent line (3) at top of valve cover.
- Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor harness connector (5).
- Remove the bolts (4) and the air intake heater assembly (2).
- Remove and discard the gasket (5).