light DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
39 10 Amp
RedSeatbelt Tension
Reducer/Power IGN
Run/Acc
40 20 Amp
YellowPower IGN Run/Acc
Ð Cigar Lighter/Rear
Power Point
41 Ð Ð
42 30 Amp
PinkDiesel PCM (Diesel
Only)CAUTION!
²When installing the Integrated Power Module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.
²When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Inside Bulb No.
Overhead Console Lights............... TS212-2
Dome Light............................7679
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.LIGHT BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Back-Up..............................3057
Center High Mounted Stop Light............. 912
Fog Light...........................9006LL
Headlight (Halogen)...................... H13
Side Marker Bulb....................... W5W
Park & Turn Signal...................3157NAK
Rear License Plate Light.................... 168
Rear Cargo Light......................... 912
Tail & Stop............................3057
Cab Clearance Lights...................... 168
Dual Rear Wheel Sidemarker Light............ 168
Dual Rear Wheel Tailgate ID Lights (3)......... 168
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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 bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.
Front Headlight Housing Bolts
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3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well and
remove the nut through the access hole.
4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to
disconnect the electrical connectors.
Inner Fender Plug
Rear Headlight Housing Nut Access
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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.
Headlight Removal
Bulb Removal
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6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb1¤4turn and remove connector and bulb from
housing.
7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.
8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb
1¤4turn 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
counterclockwise1¤4turn 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 screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing The Two Screws
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light
1. Remove the two 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
1¤4turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
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4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
²Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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2. Rotate the socket1¤4turn and pull it from the light
assembly.3. Pull the bulb straight from it's socket and replace.
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