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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.
•Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
•Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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Cab Top Clearance Lights—If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.2. Rotate the socket
1⁄4turn and pull it from the light
assembly.
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3. Pull the bulb straight from the socket and replace.Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
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2. Turn socket1⁄4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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Fog Lights
1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise1⁄4turn and remove connector and bulb
from housing.
2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
5.7L, 89 Octane
2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L
2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
Engine Oil (with filter)
5.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7.0 qts. 6.6L
Cooling System
5.7L (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)18.7 qts. 17.7L
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. Refer to
oil viscosity chart for alternative grade.
Engine Oil Filter MoparEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection (5.7L) 89 Octane Mid-Grade, (R+M)/2 Method Preferred (87 Octane Acceptable)
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer Case MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid (G-56) MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting. Use Mopartype MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent.
Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P.
Front and Rear Axle Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear AxlesDO
NOT REQUIREa limited slip additive.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid
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