2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS bulb

NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................361
mFuse And Relay Center...................365
mVehicle Storage........................365
mReplacement Light Bulbs.................366
mBulb Replacement......................366
NHeadlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn
Lights.............................366
NTail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights.........370
NCenter High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo
Light..............................372NCab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped....374
NTailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels).......375
NSide Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)......377
NFog Lights..........................378
mFluids And Capacities...................379
mRecommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts................................381
NEngine.............................381
NChassis............................382
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For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL light will blink for approximately 5 sec-
onds and then remain on until the first engine crank or
the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle's
OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnotproceed
to the I/M station.
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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 Lamp............. 912
Fog Lamp...........................9006LL
Headlamp (Halogen)...................9007QL
Park & Turn Signal...................3157NAK
Rear License Plate Lamp................... 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
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. Remove the expanding fastener from the headlight
welt.
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3. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to
disconnect the electrical connectors.4. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of
the headlight halogen bulb.
5. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb
1¤4turn
and remove connector and bulb from housing.
6. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.
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7. Twist collar on headlight halogen bulb1¤4turn and
remove headlight bulb from the housing.
8. Replace headlight or turn signal bulb. Do not touch
the headlight halogen bulb.
9. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
10. Tighten the outboard fastener first.
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
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.
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3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove
the housing from the vehicle.4. Remove the four (4) screws from the bulb strip in the
housing.
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5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip.
²Top Bulb: Park/Turn/Hazard
²Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker
²Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights
6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the
top screw first.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.
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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.
4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
²Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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