DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual

Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, And
Turn Signal Bulbs Ð Replacement
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheet metal.2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body.
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3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the housing.4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.
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5. Reverse this procedure to install bulb and housing.
Place the two raised blocks past the body.Center High-Mounted Stop Light And Cargo
Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to
the body, as shown.
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2. Remove housing from the cab. 3. Remove connector from housing tab for more
clearance.
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4. Turn desired bulb socket 1/4-turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
²Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Light
6. Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs and
housing.
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License Lamps
1. Using a screwdriver, pry black rubber housing from
the bumper.2. Rotate the socket 1/4-turn counterclockwise.
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3. Pull bulb from socket.
4. Reverse this procedure for installation.Fog Lights
1. Disconnect connector from fog light by raising the
wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness
connector.
2. Rotate fog light bulb 1/4-turn counterclockwise and
pull to remove from fog light housing.
3. Reverse procedure to install.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)22 Gallons 83 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
4.7L/4.7L HO Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters
Cooling System (Includes 2.1 Quarts/2 Liters for Cool-
ant Bottle)
3.7L Engine (MOPARtAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.3 Quarts 12.5 Liters
4.7L/4.7L HO Engine (MOPARtAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.3 Quarts 12.5 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARtAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade
Engine Oil Filter MOPARtEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent
Spark Plugs (3.7L Engine) ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank Ð FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [0.99 mm]) Lower Bank Ð
FR8T1332 (Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm])
Fuel Selection 3.7L/4.7L 87 Octane
Fuel Selection 4.7L HO Premium Unleaded 91 Octane only or higher
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARtATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case MOPARtATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission (Getrag 238) MOPARtATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Clutch Linkage Multi-Purpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant (MS-9763)
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant (MS-8985). Limited-slip rear axles
require MOPARtlimited-slip additive (MS-10111). Whenever a fluid
change is made, 4 oz (118 ml) should be added to the gear lubricant
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARtDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake
fluids
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARtATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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