2009 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
HEADLIGHT switch is turned ON. It may cause
serious electrical shock or electrocution if not ser-
viced properly. See your authorized dealer for ser-
vice.
NOTE:
•When the High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This
diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.
•If High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights are not work-
ing, cycle the HEADLIGHT switch four times to see if
it will restrike.
Front Fog Light
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.
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2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the front fog light assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the front
fog light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light
1. Open the trunk
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.
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3. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the upper light
assembly.4. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
5. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
6. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the upper
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
7. Install the access panel and the two fasteners.
8. Close the trunk.
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light
(Coupe Models)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
1 — Rear Marker Light
2 — Tail/Stop Light
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Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.3. Remove the three upper light assembly retaining nuts.
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4. Remove the three bulb and socket assemblies from the
upper light assembly by turning them counterclockwise
and then pulling them out of the upper light assembly.5. Remove the upper light assembly.
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6. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the lower light
assembly.
7. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
8. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
9. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the lower
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
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10. Reinstall the three bulb and socket assemblies into
the upper light assembly, and turn them clockwise.
11. Reinstall the upper light assembly and the three
retaining nuts.
12. Install the access panel and the two fasteners.
13. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the housing.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the hous-
ing, and then turn it clockwise.
6. Close the trunk.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)16 Gallons 60.6 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
8.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified) 11 Quarts 10.4 Liters
Cooling System *
8.4 Liter Engine (MOPAREngine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)16 Quarts 15 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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