2019 Ram 1500 ERS

3. 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.
4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and disengage the bulb access cover by rotating
counterclockwise. 5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector
from the low beam bulb.
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 replace-
ment. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat
and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb socket, or the
lamp wiring.Splash Shield Access Cover
1 — Access Cover
2 — Fastener
Bulb Access Cover
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6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock thebulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
High Beam
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Look under the hood and behind the headlamp to find the high beam bulb access cover.
4. Reach behind the headlamp and disengage the access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the high beam bulb.
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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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Always use the correct bulb size and type for replace-
ment. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat
and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb socket, or the
lamp wiring.
6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
Front Park And Turn
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
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3. Look under the hood and behind the headlamp to findthe park and turn socket.
4. Reach behind the headlamp and unlock the park and turn socket from the lamp by rotating counterclockwise
¼ turn.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
6. Separate the bulb from the socket without twisting.
7. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers. Side Marker Lamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel, 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.
Park And Turn Socket
Splash Shield Access Cover
1 — Access Cover
2 — Fastener
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4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splashshield and disengage the side marker socket by rotating
counterclockwise ¼ turn.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the housing.
6. Separate the bulb from the socket without twisting.
7. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.Fog Lamps — If Equipped
1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access theback 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.
Side Marker Socket
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Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
1. Remove the two screws and push pins that pass throughthe bed sheet metal.
2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of
the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retain-
ers in the outer box side panel. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb
socket.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Tail Lamp Locations
1 — Tail Lamp
2 — Fasteners
Tail Lamp Removed
1 — Tail Lamp Housing
2 — Bulb Socket Locations
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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.
6. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wiring
harness to the body.
3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing.
CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations
CHMSL Connector Location
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4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
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.
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is
off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
CHMSL Bulb And Socket
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Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains car-
tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A
description of each fuse and component may be stampedon the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the
following chart.
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F01 –25 Amp Clear Fuel Pump Motor
F03 –5 Amp Tan MGU – If Equipped
F04 –– Spare
F05 –– Spare
F06 –– Spare
F07 –– Spare
F08 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Backup
F09 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Stop / Turn Lamp Left
F10 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Stop / Turn Lamp Right
F11 –– Spare
F12 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Park Lamp
F13 –– Spare
F14 –10 Amp Red AC Clutch
F15 –5 Amp Tan IBS
F16 –– Spare
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