RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
15. Remove remaining bracket-to-engine bolts.
16. Lift and position generator and A/C compressor (along with their common mounting bracket) to gain access to bypass hose. A block of wood may
be used to hold assembly in position.
17. Loosen and position both hose clamps to the center of bypass hose. A special clamp tool must be used to remove the constant tension clamps.
Remove hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
1. Position bypass hose clamps to the center of hose.
2. Install bypass hose to engine.
3. Secure both hose clamps.
4. Fill cooling system.
5. Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.
WITH AIR CONDITIONING
1. Position bypass hose clamps to the center of hose.
2. Install bypass hose to engine.
3. Secure both hose clamps.
4. Install generator-A/C mounting bracket assembly to engine. Tighten bolts (number 1 and 2) to 54 Am (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten bracket
mounting bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install a new O-ring to the heater hose coolant return tube. Coat the new O-ring with antifreeze before installation.
6. Install coolant return tube and its mounting bolt to engine. Be sure the slot in tube bracket is bottomed to mounting bolt. This will properly
position return tube.
7. Connect throttle body control cables.
8. Install oil dipstick mounting bolt.
9. Install idler pulley. Tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
