RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Oil Temperature Gauge: Service and Repair
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT
BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND
ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the trim molding (5) from the inside of the left A-pillar.
3. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the oil temperature gauge (4) mounting studs to the mounting bracket (1) on the back of the A-pillar trim.
4. Remove the four screws (3) that secure the mounting bracket to the back of the A-pillar trim.
5. Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the A-pillar trim.
6. Push the gauge and the gauge pigtail wire (6) and connector out through the mounting hole on the face of the A-pillar trim.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the oil temperature gauge (4) into the mounting hole on the face of the A-pillar trim (5).
2. Position the mounting bracket (1) to the back of the A-pillar trim with the gauge pigtail wire (6) and connector routed between the two lower
mounting bracket screw bosses on the back of the A-pillar trim.
3. Install and tighten the four screws (3) that secure the mounting bracket to the back of the A-pillar trim. Tighten the screws to 1 N.m (9 in.lbs.).
4. Align and insert the two mounting studs on the back of the gauge housing through the appropriate holes in the mounting bracket.
