Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the mega fuse cover.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1) from the mega fuse stud.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) from the mega fuse stud.
- Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
- Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (4) from the air conditioning (A/C) evaporator tube.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
- For 2500 series vehicles, remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts and remove the skid plate.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (1) from the wheelhouse panel.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable (2) from the starter.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable from the vehicle.