DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2009 4.G Owners Manual

2. Pull the bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing The Two 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 the bulb straight out of socket.5. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
Place the two raised blocks past the body.
Pulling Bulb From Socket
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light1. 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 the desired bulb socket
14turn and remove the
socket and bulb from housing.
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4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.•
Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
•
Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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2. Rotate the socket
14turn 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
Equipped1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
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2. Turn the socket
14turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) — If
Equipped1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access
to the bulb sockets.
2. Turn the socket
14turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.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 the socket
14turn counterclockwise and remove
from assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket.
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons129 Liters
2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons132 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks oper-
ating under a gross combined weight rating lessthan
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified). For 2500/3500
trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating
greater than 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
Cooling System
5.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) 18.7 Quarts
17.7 Liters
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