2021 RAM CHASSIS CAB wiring

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE403
4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel
house splash shield and disengage the bulb
access cover by rotating counterclockwise.

Bulb Access Cover

5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the low beam bulb. 6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter
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.
High Beam
See below steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Bulb Access Cover

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 counter -
clockwise.
5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the high beam bulb.
6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter 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.
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.

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.
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Outer Park And Turn
See below steps to replace:

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.

Splash Shield Access Cover
4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel
house splash shield and disengage the side
marker socket by rotating counterclockwise
a quarter turn.

Park And Turn Socket

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
Halogen
See below steps to replace:

1. Reach under and behind the front fascia/
bumper to access the back of the front fog
lamp housing.

2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb.

Fog Lamp Bulb

3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
5. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and cover.

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Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp
See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the two screws holding the
housing/lens to the body as shown.

CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations
2. Separate the connector holding the housing
and wiring harness to the body.

CHMSL Connector Location

3. Turn the desired bulb socket a quarter turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing.
4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.

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
See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.

Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp
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.
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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.................................................... 424Safety.............................................. 406, 414Sizes.......................................................... 407Snow Tires................................................. 419Spare Tires............................. 419, 420, 421Spinning.................................................... 416Trailer Towing............................................ 206Tread Wear Indicators............................... 417Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 432To Open Hood.................................................. 79Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 205Torque Converter Clutch................................ 151Towing................................................. 200, 350Disabled Vehicle........................................ 350Guide......................................................... 205Recreational.............................................. 214Weight....................................................... 205Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 214Traction......................................................... 218Traction Control............................................. 281Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 281Trailer Towing................................................ 200Hitches...................................................... 204Minimum Requirements............................ 205Mirrors......................................................... 46Tips........................................................... 211Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 205Wiring........................................................ 209Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 205Trailer Weight................................................ 205
Transfer Case............................................... 391Electronically Shifted....................... 153, 156Fluid......................................................... 444Transmission................................................ 141Automatic............................... 141, 146, 387Fluid......................................................... 444Maintenance............................................ 387Shifting..................................................... 140Transporting Pets.......................................... 330Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 417Turn Signals.................................. 54, 115, 402
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 264Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 267Uconnect Phone.................................. 259, 260Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 265Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 265Bluetooth Communication Link................ 269Call Continuation...................................... 266Call Controls............................................. 264Call Termination....................................... 266Cancel Command..................................... 260Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing............... 262
Help Command......................................... 260Join Calls.................................................. 266Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite................................................ 262Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress................................. 266Managing Your Favorites.......................... 263Natural Speech......................................... 259Operation.................................................. 259Overview................................................... 258Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone....................................... 260Phonebook Download............................... 263Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 266Power-Up.................................................. 269Recent Calls.............................................. 264Redial....................................................... 266To Remove A Favorite............................... 263Toggling Between Calls............................. 266Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 264Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 266Voice Command....................................... 267Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............26Passive Entry Programming.........................26Uconnect System.......................................... 244Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 425Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 433Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 297USB..................................................................72

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