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3. Position the belly pan (2) over the lip of the fascia
(1).
4. Install the push pin fasteners into the fascia
retainer.
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5. Install the screws (1 & 2) into the wheel well.
6. Install the screws (1) into the belly pan.
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FA S C I A - R E A R S R T- 1 0
REMOVAL
1. Remove the screws (1, 3 and 5).
2. Separate end cap (4) and lift off of the support brackets (2).
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3. Remove the license plate lamp clips (2).
4. Remove the license plate lamps (4)and disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Remove the push pin fasteners (3) and remove the fascia.
INSTALLATION
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1. Install the fascia (5) and install the push pin fasteners (3).
2. Connect the electrical connectors and install the license plate lamps (4).
3. Install the lamp clips (2).
4. Position the end caps (4) over the support brackets (2) and install.
5. Install the screws (1, 3 and 5).
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FRAME
WARNING
WARNINGS
Use eye protection when grinding or welding metal. Failure to do this couldresult in serious personal injury
or death.
Before proceeding with frame repair involving grinding or welding, verify that the vehicle fuel system is not
leaking or in contact with the repair area. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death.
Do not allow an open flame or heat and metal spatter from arc welding to contact plastic body panels. Fire,
explosion can result causing serious personal injury or death.
When welded frame components are replaced, ensure that a complete penetration weld is achieved during
installation. If not, dangerous operating conditions can result.
Stand clear of cables or chains on pulling equipment during frame straightening operations. Failure to do
this can result in serious personal injury or death.
Do not venture under a hoisted vehicle that is not supported on safety stands. Walking under an unsup-
ported vehicle can result in serious personal injury or death.
1500 series Dodge Ram Trucks (2002 and later) are not designed for snow plowequipment. The front col-
lision repair tips must not be installed on any truck equipped with a snow plow, or even intended to be
equipped with a snow plow.
Do not reuse damaged fasteners. The quality of repair would be suspect. Failure to use only production
fasteners or fasteners of equivalent hardness can result in loosening or failure of the part. Do not drill any
holes in the frame that are not specifically outlined in this, or in other DaimlerChrysler procedures as frame
rail failure can result causing serious personal injury or death. When using heat to straighten frame com-
ponents, do not exceed 566°C (1050°F). If temperature is exceeded, metal fatigue can happen and result in
serious personal injury or death.
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STANDARD PROCEDURE
HYDROFORM FENDER RAIL REPAIR
CAUTION: This repair procedure assumes damage to the right or left hydroform fender rail (1). Prior to any
repairs, the vehicle must be mounted on the appropriate frame repair equipment (“frame rack”), checked
with three dimensional measuring equipment, and necessary pull corrections made. If damage exists in the
hydroform fender rail, or cab beyond the area covered by this service procedure after dimensional correc-
tions are made, the hydroform must be replaced in its entirety. Refer to 23 -BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/
WELD LOCATIONS - SPECIFICATIONS, when replacing the entire hydroform.
CAUTION: Inspect the tire winch assembly for damage. If any one or more of thefollowingareevident,
replace the winch assembly.
Indications of cracked or bulging plastic.
Housing flanges are bent or cracked.
If winch was loose before repair.
If the rivet heads are separated from the housing in any way.
1. Before proceeding with this repair procedure review the required service warnings and precautions (Refer to 13
- FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME - WARNING).
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2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the front wheelhouse splash shield (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the fender (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the A/C condenser, if required (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C
CONDENSER - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the A/C lines, if required. Refer to the
Heating and Air Conditioning section of the manual
for recommended procedures.
7. Remove the radiator assembly (4) (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL).