2009-2012 Ram 1500 Battery Cable - Negative Torque Specs

4.7L V8

Applies to 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Ram 1500

Labor Time:0.7 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
Battery Terminal Bolts	6	4	Do not overtighten
Battery Terminal Bolts	6	4	Do not overtighten
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Bracket Bolts	20	15	—
Connector Screws	4	3	—
Connector Screws	4	3	—
⚠️ Ground Bolt	14	10	—
Ground Bolt	14	10	—
Ground Cable Bolt	14	10	—
⚠️ Ground Cable Bolt	14	10	—
Ground Strap Bolt	14	10	Clean contact surfaces
⚠️ Ground Strap Bolt	14	10	Clean contact surfaces
Ground Strap Bolts	12	9	Ensure clean contact
Ground Strap Bolts	12	9	Ensure clean contact
Module Mounting Bolts	8	6	—
Module Mounting Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	10	7	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	10	7	—

The primary torque specification for battery cable - negative on a 2009-2012 Ram 1500 is 11 Nm (8 lb-ft). Note: Do not overtighten

There are 22 torque specifications for battery cable - negative on the 2009-2012 Ram 1500 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.