2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the six plastic push-in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges. 4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the
upper radiator seal to the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws.
Headlamp Assembly Attachment Screw Locations
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7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the frontwheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the
access hole in the front of the wheel house splash
shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained
through this access hole.
8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough
to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the
front lamp unit housing.
9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboardedge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to
disengage the ball stud from the plastic grommet.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.
Slide Lock
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11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary.
CAUTION!
•Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
• Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may
overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb
socket, or the lamp wiring.
NOTE: There are access covers over both headlamp bulb
access holes in the quad front lamp unit housing (if
equipped). These covers MUST be reinstalled after the
bulb has been replaced.
Fog Lamps — If Equipped
1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing.
2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb.
3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise ¼ turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens tothe body as shown.
2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the
socket and bulb from housing.
4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations
CHMSL Connector Location
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CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.• Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps •
Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.
CHMSL Bulb And Socket
Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp
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2. Rotate the bulb socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lampassembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance Lamp
Removing The Bulb From The Bulb Socket
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API
Certified) 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
Cooling System
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 16.6 Quarts
15.7 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types
of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute
(API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use
of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meet-
ing the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for
use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Etha-
nol.
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