2007 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL tailgate

Storage ..............................159
▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —
If Equipped .........................159
▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)—
If Equipped .........................160
▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ......162
▫ Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) ......162
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Mega Cab Models) ....................164

Rear Window Features ...................164 ▫
Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Side
View Mirrors — If Equipped .............164
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 165
▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped ........165

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped .........166

Pickup Box ...........................169

Slide-In Campers .......................170
▫ Camper Applications ...................170

Easy-Off Tailgate .......................171
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
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EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed quickly. If the truck is a 3500
dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness
from under the rear of the truck and pull the harness out
of the cargo box access hole. Unlatch the tailgate and
remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang
from the pivot, then rotate and pull away from the box.
Once the cables are free, move to the right side of the
tailgate hinge bracket.
Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket. Slide the entire tailgate to
the right to free the left side pivot. Remove the tailgate
from the vehicle entirely. Do not carry the tailgate loose in
the truck pickup box. NOTE:
Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly
spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated
without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed.
TAILGATE OPEN
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171
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WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.
TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHMEN
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them
in the original carrier and location. While driving
you may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid accelera-
tion, or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or
other objects in the vehicle may move around with
force, resulting in serious injury.
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Removing The Spare Tire
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck.
Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert
the tube through the access hole between the lower
tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch
mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun-
terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with
enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable and pull it through the center of the
wheel.
It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to
avoid tangling the loose cable.
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Bulb Replacement ......................433
▫ Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park
And Turn Lights ......................433
▫ Fog Lights ..........................436
▫ Tail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights .........437
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light .........................440
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped ....441
▫ Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped ...........................443 ▫
Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) –
If Equipped .........................444
▫ Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) ......445

Fluid Capacities ........................445

Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........446
▫ Engine .............................446
▫ Chassis ............................447
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — 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 — Outside Bulb No.
Back-Up .............................. 3057
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ............. 912
Fog Lamp ........................... 9006LL
Headlamp (Halogen) ..................... H13
Side Marker Bulb ....................... W5W 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
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear. 2. Turn socket
14turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443
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Steering Linkage ............................. 398
Power ........................... 294,397
Wheel Lock ........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 130
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 231
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 159
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........159,160
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 431
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 431
Sun Roof .............................. 149
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 313
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 262
System, Navigation ...................... 225
Tachometer ............................ 179
Tailgate ............................... 171
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............62,66 Tilt Steering Column
..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......300,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 299
Tire Markings .......................... 295
Tire Safety Information .................... 295
Tires ............................ 74,304,475
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 311
Air Pressure .......................... 304
Alignment ........................... 312
Chains .............................. 313
Changing ............................ 356
Compact Spare ........................ 308
Dual ............................ 316,364
General Information .................... 304
High Speed .......................... 306
Inflation Pressures ..................... 305
Jacking ............................. 357
Life of Tires .......................... 311
Load Capacity ..................... 300,301
INDEX 491
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