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3. Determine which of the following taillamp assembly
applies to your vehicle.
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal
C. Back-up LampA. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Sidemarker Lamp
4. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the
bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from
the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp assembly.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.
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Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Taillamp/Stoplamp
C. Back-up Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens using
your hands.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb into the socket and press it in
until it is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket.
2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb socket out of the connector.
3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse steps 1 – 3 to reinstall the license
plate lamp.
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For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is
behind the passenger’s seat. For extended and crew
cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind
the passenger’s side second row seat.
1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn
the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to
remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the
second row seat with the loop at the base of the
seat cushion to access the tools.
2. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools by turning it counterclockwise.
You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock
(If Equipped)
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped
with a spare tire lock (J). TO remove the spare tire
lock, insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out.
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2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects
to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of
the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch System on
page 5-109.
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1. If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps, loosen
them by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise.
If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps,
the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the
center cap after they are loosened. Remove
the entire center cap.If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the
chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on
the wheel, and gently pry it out.
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2. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel
nuts yet.A. Front Location (Two-Wheel-Drive 1500 Model)
B. Front Location (All Other Models)
C. Rear Location (All Models)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the
at tire is on the front of the vehicle (two-wheel-drive
1500 Model vehicles), position the jack under the
bracket attached to the vehicle’s frame, behind
the at tire. If the at tire is on the front of the
vehicle (all other models), position the jack on the
frame behind the at tire.
Jacking Locations
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4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the
rear axle is resting securely between the grooves
that are on the jack head.5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to t
under the wheel well.
6. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
Rear Position — All Other Models
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11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. Front Position — 2WD 1500 Model
Rear Position
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