1998 DODGE RAM 1500 tail light

DESCRIPTION - 5.9L DIESEL
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray
near the edges is permitted. Application of coating
will result in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
The diesel engine exhaust system consists of an
engine exhaust manifold, turbocharger, exhaust pipe,
resonator, extension pipe, muffler and exhaust
tailpipe.California emission vehicles include a catalytic con-
verter.
The exhaust system must be properly aligned to
prevent stress, leakage and body contact. The
exhaust components should be kept a minimum of
25.4 mm (1.0 in.) away from the body and frame. If
the system contacts any body panel, it may amplify
objectionable noises from the engine or body.
Fig. 3 Exhaust System 5.7L Engine - Typical
1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
2 - TORCA CLAMP
3 - EXTENSION PIPE4 - INSULATOR
5 - MUFFLER
6 - TAILPIPE/RESONATOR
DREXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 3
EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued)

Adhesion Promoter/Surface Modifier:
Adhesion Promoters/Surface Modifiers are required
for certain plastics. All three categories may have
plastics that require the use of adhesion promoter/
surface modifiers. Always follow repair material man-
ufacturer's plastic identification and repair
procedures.
SAFETY PRECAUTION AND WARNINGS
WARNING:
²EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN
SERVICING COMPONENTS. PERSONAL INJURY
CAN RESULT.
²USE AN OSHA APPROVED BREATHING MASK
WHEN MIXING EPOXY, GRINDING, AND SPRAYING
PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.²AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
RESIN, PETROLEUM, OR ALCOHOL BASED SOL-
VENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
²DO NOT VENTURE UNDER A HOISTED VEHI-
CLE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON
SAFETY STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
NOTE:
²When holes must be drilled or cut in body pan-
els, verify locations of internal body components
and electrical wiring. Damage to vehicle can result.
²Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds
on undamaged painted surfaces around repair
areas. Damage to finish can result.
RIGID, SEMI-RIGID, AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS TYPES
CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION
ASA ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
ACRYLITELURAN S CONSOLES, GRILLES
ABS ACRYLONITRILE
BUTADIENE STYRENETERLURAN9A9PILLARS, CONSOLES,
GRILLES
ABS/PC ABS/PC ALLOY PULSE, PROLOY, BAYBLEND DOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
ABS/PVC ABS/PV ALLOY PROLOY, PULSE, LUSTRAN,
CYCLOVINDOOR PANELS, GRILLES,
TRIM
BMC BULK MOLDING
COMPOUNDBMC FENDER EXTENSIONS
EMA EHTYLENE METHYL
ACRYLATE/IONOMERSURLYN, EMA, IONOMER BUMPER GUARDS, PADS
METTON METTON METTON GRILLES, KICK PANELS,
RUNNING BOARDS
MPPO MODIFIED
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDEMPPO SPOILER ASSEMBLY
PA POLYAMID ZYTEL, VYDYNE, PA,
MINLONFENDERS, QUARTER
PANELS
PET THERMOPLASTIC
POLYESTERRYNITE TRIM
PBT/PPO PBT/PPO ALLOY GERMAX CLADDINGS
PBTP POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATEPBT, PBTP, POCAN, VALOX WHEEL COVERS, FENDERS,
GRILLES
PBTP/EEBC POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATE/EEBC
ALLOYBEXLOY,9M9, PBTP/EEBC FASCIAS, ROCKER PANEL,
MOLDINGS
PC POLYCARBONATE LEXAN, MERLON, CALIBRE,
MAKROLON PCTAIL LIGHT LENSES, IP TRIM,
VALANCE PANELS
23 - 4 BODYDR
BODY (Continued)

(2) Connect the heated mirror electrical connec-
tors, if equipped.
NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the
center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror
glass retaining clip fully.
(3) Position the glass over the motor mounting and
seat fully. Make sure the retaining clip seats fully.
REAR FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wheel house splash shield. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the marker lamps electrical connec-
tors.
(3) Remove the tail lamp units. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
TAIL LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the two fender nuts. (Fig. 23)
(5) Remove the rear inner nuts below the tail
lamp. (Fig. 24)
(6) Remove the two bolts at the rear bottom edge.
(7) Remove the two bolts at the front bottom edge.
(8) Remove the four inner nuts front edge. (Fig.
25)
(9) Loosen bolts and loosen the two fender support
brackets. (Fig. 26)
CAUTION: Mask off the surrounding box area to
avoid damage to the painted surfaces.
(10) Lift the fender up off the support brackets
and remove the fender.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Mask off the surrounding box area to
avoid damage to the painted surfaces during instal-
lation.
Fig. 20 TOW PACKAGE MIRROR GLASS
1 - HEATED GLASS ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (IF EQUIPPED)
2 - MIRROR GLASS
3 - RETAINING CLIP
Fig. 21 STANDARD MIRROR INSTALLATION
1 - MIRROR GLASS
2 - UPPER AND LOWER RETAINING CLIPS
3 - HEATED MIRROR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (IF
EQUIPPED)
4 - MIRROR GLASS MOUNTING HOLES (4)
Fig. 22 STANDARD MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEATED MIRROR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (IF
EQUIPPED)
2 - MIRROR HOUSING
3 - HOUSING COVER LOCKING TABS
4 - MIRROR GLASS MOUNTING FEET (4)
23 - 44 EXTERIORDR
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS (Continued)

(1) Carefully position the fender over the support
brackets.
(2) Install the four inner nuts along the front edge
of the fender and tighten to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).(3) Install the two inner nuts along the rear edge
of the fender below the tail lamp unit and tighten to
7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(4) Tighten the six support bracket bolts and
tighten to 11 N´m (8 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the bolts along lower edge of the fender
and tighten to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect the marker lamps electrical connec-
tors.
(7) Install the wheelhouse splash shield. (Refer to
23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLATION)
(8) Install the two nuts from within the tail lamp
opening and tighten to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(9) Install the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 23 TAIL LAMP OPENING
1 - TAIL LAMP OPENING
2 - FENDER NUTS (2)
Fig. 24 LOWER REAR FASTENERS
1 - REAR FENDER NUTS (2)
2 - PICK-UP BOX INNER PANEL
Fig. 25 LOWER FRONT FASTENERS
1 - PICK-UP BOX INNER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER NUTS (4)
Fig. 26 SUPPORT BRACKET
1 - FENDER SUPPORT BRACKET (2)
2 - PICK-UP BOX
3 - BOLTS (3 PER BRACKET)
DREXTERIOR 23 - 45
REAR FENDER (Continued)

INTAKE AIR HEATER - OPERATION.......14-80
INTAKE AIR HEATER - REMOVAL........14-80
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
INSTALLATION.......................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY -
OPERATION.........................14-82
INTAKE AIR HEATER RELAY - REMOVAL . . 14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION.......................14-31
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
OPERATION.........................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL..........................14-30
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - DESCRIPTION..........14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - INSTALLATION..........14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - OPERATION............14-82
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR/
MAP SENSOR - REMOVAL.............14-82
INTAKE MANIFOLD - CLEANING....9-160,9-226,
9-297
INTAKE MANIFOLD - DESCRIPTION . 9-159,9-225,
9-72
INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSPECTION . . 9-160,9-226,
9-297
INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION.....9-160,
9-226,9-298,9-73
INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL....9-159,9-226,
9-297,9-73
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING........9-159,9-225
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................9-72
INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION, AIR....9-199
INTAKE SYSTEM - REMOVAL, AIR.......9-199
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
DESCRIPTION..............9-123,9-256,9-28
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
INSTALLATION...................9-124,9-30
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS -
REMOVAL......................9-124,9-29
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION.....................8W-97-3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
INSTALLATION....................8W-97-4
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
OPERATION.......................8W-97-3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE -
REMOVAL........................8W-97-3
INTERIOR - CAUTION.................23-62
INTERLOCK - ADJUSTMENTS, BRAKE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT.........21-196,21-365
INTERLOCK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERLOCK SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERLOCK SYSTEM - OPERATION,
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT . . . 21-196,21-364
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS -
DESCRIPTION......................Intro.-5
INVERTED FLARING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, DOUBLE.................5-10
IOD FUSE - DESCRIPTION...........8W-97-6
IOD FUSE - INSTALLATION...........8W-97-7
IOD FUSE - OPERATION.............8W-97-6
IOD FUSE - REMOVAL..............8W-97-7
ISO FLARING - STANDARD PROCEDURE
. . . 5-11
ISOLATORS - INSTALLATION, BODY
......23-37
ISOLATORS - REMOVAL, BODY
.........23-36
JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
LOWER BALL
....................2-19,2-34
JOINT - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
UPPER BALL
.....................2-27,2-36
JOINT - INSTALLATION, LOWER BALL
. 2-20,2-35
JOINT - INSTALLATION, UPPER BALL
.....2-36
JOINT - REMOVAL, LOWER BALL
.....2-19,2-35
JOINT - REMOVAL, UPPER BALL
.........2-36
JOINT-INNER - INSTALLATION, CV
........3-25
JOINT-INNER - REMOVAL, CV
............3-25
JOINT-OUTER - INSTALLATION, CV
........3-23
JOINT-OUTER - REMOVAL, CV
...........3-22JOINTS - ASSEMBLY, DOUBLE CARDAN
UNIVERSAL..........................3-17
JOINTS - DISASSEMBLY, DOUBLE
CARDAN UNIVERSAL..................3-16
JOUNCE BUMPER - INSTALLATION.......2-43
JOUNCE BUMPER - REMOVAL...........2-43
JOURNAL CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CONNECTING ROD
BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT...........9-272
JUMP STARTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................0-19
JUNCTION BLOCK - INSTALLATION,
BRAKE..............................5-24
JUNCTION BLOCK - REMOVAL, BRAKE....5-24
KEY CYLINDER - INSTALLATION.........19-12
KEY CYLINDER - REMOVAL............19-12
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8E-13
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
INSTALLATION, SENTRY...............8E-15
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE -
OPERATION, SENTRY.................8E-13
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE - REMOVAL,
SENTRY............................8E-15
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM) -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8Q-1
KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE (SKIM) -
OPERATION, SENTRY..................8Q-2
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, SENTRY..........8Q-5
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
LAMP - OPERATION, SENTRY...........8Q-5
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INITIALIZATION, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - SENTRY................8Q-3
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS) -
DESCRIPTION, SENTRY................8Q-1
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (SKIS) -
OPERATION, SENTRY..................8Q-2
KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING,
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SENTRY.......8Q-4
KEY LOCK CYLINDER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, IGNITION SWITCH............19-11
KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION.......................19-11
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE -
DESCRIPTION, REMOTE................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, REMOTE................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE -
INSTALLATION, REMOTE...............8N-8
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - OPERATION,
REMOTE............................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - REMOVAL,
REMOTE............................8N-7
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, REMOTE......8N-8
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER -
SPECIFICATIONS, REMOTE..............8N-9
KNOB RELEASE - INSTALLATION, TILT
LEVER.............................19-16
KNOB RELEASE - REMOVAL, TILT LEVER . . 19-16
KNOCK SENSOR - DESCRIPTION.........8I-14
KNOCK SENSOR - INSTALLATION........8I-15
KNOCK SENSOR - OPERATION..........8I-14
KNOCK SENSOR - REMOVAL............8I-15
KNUCKLE - DESCRIPTION...............2-18
KNUCKLE - INSTALLATION..........2-19,2-37
KNUCKLE - OPERATION................2-18
KNUCKLE - REMOVAL..............2-18,2-37
LABEL - DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE
CERTIFICATION....................Intro.-11
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, DOME...........8L-26
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, READING........8L-28
LAMP - DESCRIPTION, SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR.......8Q-5
LAMP - INSTALLATION, CAB CLEARANCE . 8L-12
LAMP - INSTALLATION, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP - INSTALLATION, DOME..........8L-26
LAMP - INSTALLATION, FENDER
MARKER
...........................8L-18
LAMP - INSTALLATION, FOG
............8L-12
LAMP - INSTALLATION, LICENSE PLATE
. . 8L-17
LAMP - INSTALLATION, PARK/TURN
SIGNAL
............................8L-21
LAMP - INSTALLATION, READING
........8L-29LAMP - INSTALLATION, TAILGATE
MARKER...........................8L-18
LAMP - INSTALLATION, UNDERHOOD....8L-25
LAMP - OPERATION, DOME............8L-26
LAMP - OPERATION, READING..........8L-28
LAMP - OPERATION, SENTRY KEY
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR.......8Q-5
LAMP - REMOVAL, CAB CLEARANCE.....8L-11
LAMP - REMOVAL, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP - REMOVAL, DOME..............8L-26
LAMP - REMOVAL, FENDER MARKER....8L-17
LAMP - REMOVAL, FOG...............8L-12
LAMP - REMOVAL, LICENSE PLATE......8L-17
LAMP - REMOVAL, PARK/TURN SIGNAL . . 8L-21
LAMP - REMOVAL, READING...........8L-28
LAMP - REMOVAL, TAILGATE MARKER . . . 8L-18
LAMP - REMOVAL, UNDERHOOD........8L-25
LAMP INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION,
CARGO.............................8J-20
LAMP INDICATOR - OPERATION, CARGO . . 8J-20
LAMP (MIL) - DESCRIPTION,
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR.............8J-31
LAMP (MIL) - OPERATION,
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR.............8J-31
LAMP OUT INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION . . . 8J-29
LAMP OUT INDICATOR - OPERATION.....8J-29
LAMP RELAY - DESCRIPTION, FOG......8L-12
LAMP RELAY - DESCRIPTION, PARK.....8L-20
LAMP RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, PARK......................8L-20
LAMP RELAY - INSTALLATION, FOG......8L-13
LAMP RELAY - INSTALLATION, PARK.....8L-21
LAMP RELAY - OPERATION, FOG........8L-13
LAMP RELAY - OPERATION, PARK.......8L-20
LAMP RELAY - REMOVAL, FOG.........8L-13
LAMP RELAY - REMOVAL, PARK........8L-21
LAMP REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, MODULE................8M-3
LAMP REPLACEMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, READING/COURTESY.......8M-3
LAMP SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, BACKUP . . . 8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - DESCRIPTION, BRAKE....8L-9
LAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, BACKUP.....................8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, BRAKE.....................8L-10
LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION, BRAKE . . 8L-11
LAMP SWITCH - OPERATION, BACKUP....8L-8
LAMP SWITCH - OPERATION, BRAKE......8L-9
LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL, BRAKE......8L-10
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION, CENTER
HIGH MOUNTED STOP................8L-11
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION, LICENSE
PLATE .............................8L-17
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION,
UNDERHOOD........................8L-25
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP.....................8L-11
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, LICENSE PLATE . . 8L-17
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL, UNDERHOOD . . . 8L-25
LAMPS, SPECIFICATIONS - EXTERIOR.....8L-7
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
DESCRIPTION........................8L-2
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............8L-3
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR -
OPERATION..........................8L-2
LAMP/SWITCH - INSTALLATION, GLOVE
BOX ...............................8L-28
LAMP/SWITCH - REMOVAL, GLOVE BOX . . 8L-27
LASH ADJUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, HYDRAULIC.............9-125,9-32
LASH ADJUSTMENT AND VERIFICATION
- STANDARD PROCEDURE, VALVE.......9-259
LATCH - INSTALLATION.....23-16,23-23,23-32,
23-47
LATCH - INSTALLATION, GLOVE BOX.....23-52
LATCH - INSTALLATION, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE BIN.......................23-80
LATCH - REMOVAL
....23-16,23-23,23-32,23-47
LATCH - REMOVAL, GLOVE BOX
.........23-52
LATCH - REMOVAL, UNDER SEAT
STORAGE BIN
.......................23-80
LATCH RELEASE CABLE/HANDLE
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION
............23-47
LATCH RELEASE CABLE/HANDLE
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL
................23-47
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