RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Fig. 5 PCM Removal/Installation
3. Carefully unplug the three 32-way connectors from PCM.
4. Remove three PCM mounting bolts and remove PCM from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
USE THE DRB SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM THE NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND THE VEHICLES ORIGINAL MILEAGE. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET.
1. Install PCM and 3 mounting bolts to vehicle.
2. Tighten bolts. Refer to torque specifications.
3. Check pin connectors in the PCM and the three 32-way connectors for corrosion or damage. Also, the pin heights in connectors should all be
same. Repair as necessary before installing connectors.
4. Install three 32-way connectors.
5. Install cover over electrical connectors. Cover snaps onto PCM.
6. Install negative battery cable
7. Use the DRB scan tool to reprogram new PCM with vehicles original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and original vehicle mileage.