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2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing The Two Screws
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to
the body as shown.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.
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4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
²Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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2. Rotate the socket1¤4turn and pull it from the light
assembly.3. Pull the bulb straight from it's socket and replace.
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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) Ð If
Equipped
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
2. Turn socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
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3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) Ð If
Equipped
1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access
to the bulb sockets.
2. Turn the socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.
2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.
3. Turn socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise and remove from
assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if
equipped), add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Drain water from the fuel filter.
²Check Filter MinderŸ (If Equipped). Replace air
cleaner filter element if necessary.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the U-Joints (if equipped) and front suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Lubricate outer tie rod ends (4X4) models only.
²Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4).
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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