RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Valve Deactivation Solenoid: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake manifold See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Intake
Manifold - Removal .
3. Remove foam insulator pad (1) if necessary.
4. Remove wiring harness connectors from the MDS solenoid(s) (3) that require removal.
5. Remove hold down bolt (2) from MDS solenoid(s) (3).
6. Remove MDS solenoid(s) (3).