2013 Ram 2500 tailgate

3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tubewith the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Insert the tube through the access hole between the
lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube. 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the
wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the winch
mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot
be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to
ensure it is firmly in place.
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Remove the jack and tools from the bracket assembly.
Turn the jack-turn-screw counterclockwise to release jack
from bracket assembly.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.
Removing The Spare Tire
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up thetruck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension
tube with the curved angle facing away from the
vehicle. Insert the tube through the access hole be-
tween the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper
and into the winch mechanism tube.
Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly
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3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tubewith the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Insert the tube through the access hole between the
lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.
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tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-
tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to ensure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Wheel, Heated........................ .173
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................311
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .311
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............216
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .331
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .685
Sun Roof .............................. .202
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........508
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .485
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .645
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .255
Tailgate ............................... .242
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........324
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Tip Start ............................... .343Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........493
Tire Markings ........................... .487
Tires ................................. .120
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................506
Air Pressure .......................... .498
Chains .............................. .509
Compact Spare ........................ .503
Dual ............................... .512
General Information .....................498
High Speed .......................... .501
Inflation Pressures ...................... .499
Life of Tires .......................... .506
Load Capacity ........................ .493
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............513
Pressure Warning Light ...................260
Quality Grading ....................... .719
Radial .............................. .501
Replacement .......................... .507
Rotation ..............................

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