Ram 2500 2013 Owner's Manual

9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboardedge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to
disengage the ball stud from the plastic grommet.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.
11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary.
CAUTION!
• Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
• Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may
overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb
socket, or the lamp wiring. NOTE:
There are access covers over both headlamp bulb
access holes in the quad front lamp unit housing (if
equipped). These covers MUST be reinstalled after the
bulb has been replaced.
Fog Lamps – If Equipped
1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing.
2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb.
3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise ¼ turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
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CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal.
2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward farenough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard
side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap
post retainers in the outer box side panel.
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3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from thebulb socket. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to
unlock it from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
6. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens tothe body as shown.
2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the
socket and bulb from housing.
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4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.•
Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
• Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
Cab Top Clearance Lamps – If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.
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2. Rotate the socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lampassembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped
1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets.
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2. Turn the socket ¼ turn counterclockwise to access thebulb.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing.
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped
1. Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly.
2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.
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3. Turn the socket ¼ turn counterclockwise and removefrom assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket.
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons98 Liters
1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters
2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons129 Liters
2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons132 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
4.7L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
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U.S.Metric
5.7L Engine (We recommend you use 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
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.) 14 Quarts
13 Liters
4.7L Engine (We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.) 14 Quarts
13 Liters
5.7L Engine – 1500 Models (We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.) 16 Quarts
15 Liters
5.7L Engine – 2500/3500 Models (We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.) 18.7 Quarts
17.7 Liters
5.7L Engine – 2500/3500 Models w/Heavy Duty (We recommend you
use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.)19.2 Quarts18.2 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For 2500/3500 trucks operating
under a gross combined weight rating greaterthan
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil
Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm])
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