bulb DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G User Guide

BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
CAUTION!
This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass
with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result.
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head-
light housing.
Front Headlight Housing Bolts
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NOTE:For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly
straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to
the outer edge of the headlight assembly.
5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of
the headlight halogen bulb.
6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb
14turn and remove connector and bulb from
housing.
Headlight Removal
Bulb Removal
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7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.
8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb
14turn and remove
headlight bulb from the housing.
9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb.
10. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Fog Lights
1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise14turn and remove connector and bulb
from housing.
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2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing the Two (2) Screws
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2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a
quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If
not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the housing.
Pulling Housing From Body
Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing
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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks passed the body.
Pulling Bulb From Socket
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-
ing harness to the body.
3. Turn desired bulb socket
14turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
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4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
•Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
•Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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2. Rotate the socket14turn and pull it from the light
assembly.3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
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