2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON Owners Manual

Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a
quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If
not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.
Removing the Two (2) ScrewsPulling Housing From Body
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3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the housing.4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.
Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing
Pulling Bulb From Socket
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5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks passed the body.Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
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2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-
ing harness to the body.3. Turn desired bulb socket1¤4turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
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²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
²Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp
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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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). For trucks operating
under a gross combined weight ratinglessthan 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts. 6.6L
5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-30, API Certified). For trucks operating
under a gross combined weight ratinggreaterthan 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts. 6.6L
Cooling System
5.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 18.7 qts. 17.7L
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