DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Mega Cab model shown in the illustration. Exterior name plates and decals for all other cab models
are similar. Exterior name plate and decal usage vary by model.
1. Thoroughly clean all residue from the name plate or decal attachment areas of the body (1).
2. Wipe the attachment areas with a clean, lint-free cloth, moistened witha 50% solution of water and alcohol and
then wipe dry the areas immediately with a dry, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when heating name plates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow
this caution may result in damage to the name plates, decals and/or the vehicle paint finish.
NOTE: If ambient temperatures are below 21° C (70° F), warm the name plate ordecal and body panel with
a heat lamp or gun to assure proper adhesion.
3. Remove the protective covering from the back of name plate or decal (2) and position the name plate or decal
onto the body using the previously installed guide tape.
NOTE: To ensure proper name plate or decal adhesion, apply consistent and uniform pressure of approxi-
mately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of each name plate or decal.
4. Install the name plate or decal onto the body.
NAME PLATES
1 - “4X4”, “HEAVY DUTY”
2 - “RAM HEAD MEDALLION”
3 - “VIPER POWERED”
4 - “HEMI 5.7 LITER”, “CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL”
5 - “BIG HORN EDITION”, “LONE STAR EDITION”
6 - “RAM 1500”, “RAM 2500”, “RAM 3500”, “POWER WAGON
HEMI 5.7 LITER”7 - ”MEGA CAB”
8 - “TRX”, “TRX4”, “TRX4 OFF-ROAD”
9 - “STR-10”, “SLT”, “SPORT”, “LARAMIE”
10 - ”POWER WAGON”

FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the radio antenna (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA BODY & CABLE -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the battery tray (depending on fender
beingserviced)(Referto8-ELECTRICAL/BAT-
TERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the cowl grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) that secure the
front fender (7) to body.
7. Carefully remove the front fender from the body
and remove the plastic inserts (4), if required.
INSTALLATION
1. If required, install new plastic inserts (4) into the
front fender (7).
2. Position the front fender onto the body and loosely
install all fender retaining bolts.
3. Align the front fender and add shims, if required
(Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP
AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).
4. Tighten the bolts (2 and 6) to 9 Nꞏm (80 in. lbs.).
5. Tighten the bolts (1, 3 and 5) to 12.5 Nꞏm (9 ft.
lbs.).
6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the cowl grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
9. Install the battery tray, if required (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLATION).
10. Install the antenna (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA BODY & CABLE - INSTALLATION).

FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL
1. Open the fuel filler door (1).
2. Remove the two bolts (2) that secure the fuel filler
door to the cargo box and remove the door.
INSTALLATION
1. Position and align the fuel filler door (1) to the
cargo box.
2. Install the two bolts (2) that secure the fuel filler
door to the cargo box. Tighten the bolts to 9 Nꞏm
(80 in. lbs.).

GRILLE
REMOVAL
1. Open the hood (2) and remove the six screws (5)
that secure the grille (3) to the grille frame (4).
2. Remove the six nuts (1) that secure the grille to the
hood and remove the grille.
3. If required, remove the grille frame from the hood
(Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE FRAME -
REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the grille frame (4) (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE FRAME - INSTALLA-
TION).
2. Position and align the grille (3) onto the hood (2)
3. Install the six nuts (1) that secure the grille to the
hood. Tighten the nuts to 5 Nꞏm (44 in. lbs.).
4. Install the six screws (5) that secure the grille to
the grille frame. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nꞏm (20
in. lbs.).

GRILLE FRAME
REMOVAL
1. Remove the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the six screws (3) that secure the grille
frame (2) to the hood (1) and remove the frame.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the grille frame (2) onto the hood (1).
2. Install the six screws (3) that secure the grille
frame to the hood. Tighten the screws to 5 Nꞏm (44
in. lbs.).
3. Install the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - INSTALLATION).

REAR FENDER-QUAD CAB MODELS
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP
UNIT - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse splash shield (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the two marker lamp units from the rear
fender (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MARKER LAMP UNIT -
REMOVAL).
5. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the rear
fender to the cargo box near the tail lamp opening
(1).
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the two nuts (1) that secure the rear
fender to the rear of the cargo box inner panel (2).
8. Remove the four bolts that secure the bottom
edges of the rear fender to the cargo box.

9. Remove the four nuts (2) secure the front of the
rear fender to the cargo box inner panel (1)
10. Loosen the three bolts (3) on each of the two
fender support brackets (1) located on the cargo
box outer panel (2).
CAUTION: Prior to removing the rear fenders,
mask off the surrounding cargo box areas to avoid
damage to the cargo box painted surfaces.
11. Lift the rear fender straight up and off of the two
support brackets and remove the fender.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Prior to installing the rear fenders,
mask off the surrounding areas to avoid damage
to the cargo box painted surfaces.
1. Carefully position the rear fender onto the three
bolts (3) on each of the two support brackets (1)
located on the cargo box outer panel (2).

2. Install the four nuts (2) that secure the front of the
rear fender to the cargo box inner panel (1).
Tightenthenutsto7Nꞏm(60in.lbs.).
3. Install the two nuts (1) that secure the rear fender
to the rear of the cargo box inner panel (2). Tighten
thenutsto7Nꞏm(60in.lbs.).
4. Install the four bolts that secure the bottom edges
of the rear fender to the cargo box. Tighten the
bolts to 7 Nꞏm (60 in. lbs.).
5. Tighten the three bolts on each of the two support
brackets to 11 Nꞏm (8 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the two nuts (2) that secure the rear fender
to the cargo box near the tail lamp opening (1).
Tightenthenutsto7Nꞏm(60in.lbs.).
8. Install the two marker lamp units onto the rear
fender (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/MARKER LAMP UNIT - INSTAL-
LATION).
9. Install the rear wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to
23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLATION).
10. Install the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION).
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the
mirror (1).
3. Remove the three nuts (2) that secure the mirror to
the door and carefully remove the mirror.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the mirror (1) onto the door.
2. Install the three nuts (2) that secure the mirror to
the door. Tighten the nuts to 7 Nꞏm (60 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the mir-
ror.
4. Install the door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).