DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2004 3.G Owners Manual

3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove
the housing from the vehicle.4. Remove the four (4) screws from the bulb strip in the
housing.
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5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip.
²Top Bulb: Park/Turn/Hazard
²Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker
²Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights
6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the
top screw first.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.
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2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-
ing harness to the body.
3. Turn desired bulb socket
1¤4turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
²Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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Cab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.2. Rotate the socket
1¤4turn and pull it from the light
assembly.
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3. Pull the bulb straight from it's socket and replace.Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
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2. Turn socket1¤4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.
2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.3. Turn socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise and remove from
assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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Fog Lights
1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise1¤4turn and remove connector and bulb
from housing.2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane
5.7L, 89 Octane
1500 Shortbed Models 26 gal. 98L
1500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L
2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L
3500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
Engine Oil (with filter)
3.7L Engine V-6, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 5.0 qts. 4.7L
4.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6.0 qts. 5.7L
5.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 7.0 qts. 6.6L
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U.S. Metric
Cooling System
3.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)17 qts. 16L
4.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)17 qts. 16L
5.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)18.7 qts. 17.7L
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