2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL bulb

appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice
in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the
problem will turn the MIL light off.EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMSIn some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBSLIGHT BULBS — InteriorBulb No.
Overhead Console Lights ............... TS212-2
Dome Light ............................ 7679
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. LIGHT BULBS — Exterior
Bulb No.
Backup ............................... 3057
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............. 912
Fog Light ........................... 9006LL
Headlight (Halogen) ...................... H13
Side Marker, Park & Turn Signal .........3157NAK
Rear License Plate Light .................... 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) ......... 168464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
CAUTION!
This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with
your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result.
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the two bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.
Front Headlight Housing Bolts
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5. Unlock and pull the connector straight from the base
of the headlight halogen bulb.
6. Twist the connector on the side marker/turn signal/
park light bulb
14turn and remove the connector and
bulb from housing.
Headlight Removal
Bulb Removal
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7. Remove the housing from vehicle with the headlight
halogen bulb in housing.
8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb
14turn and remove
the headlight bulb from the housing.
9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb.
10. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and
housing.
Fog Lights1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist the connec-
tor counterclockwise
14turn and remove the connector
and bulb from the housing.
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2. Pull the bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and
housing.
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing The Two Screws
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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.3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the housing.
Pulling Housing From Body
Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing
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4. Pull the bulb straight out of socket.5. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
Place the two raised blocks past the body.
Pulling Bulb From Socket
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
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