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2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by

pushing inward on the locking tab.

Locking Tab

3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness,

ensuring the connector bracket does not fall

into the sill.

Disconnected Harness

4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket

(provided in the glove compartment) to the

chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket

back into the sill.

Chassis Wiring Harness

Chassis Plug

5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the

glove compartment) to the tailgate wiring

harness to ensure that the terminals do not

corrode.

Wire Harness Bracket

1 — Tailgate Plug Release
2 — Tailgate Plug
3 — Tailgate Harness

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6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against

the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This

will prevent damaging the connector and

bracket when storing or reinstalling the

tailgate.

Taped Tailgate Harness

PICKUP BOX

The pickup box has many features designed for

utility and convenience.

Pickup Box Features

NOTE:

If you are installing a Toolbox, Ladder Rack or

Headache Rack at the front of the pickup box, you

must use Mopar® Box Reinforcement Brackets

that are available from an authorized dealer.
You can carry wide building materials (sheets of

plywood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place

lumber across the box in the indentations provided

above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead

dividers to form the floor.

1 — Upper Load Floor Indents
2 — Bulk Head Dividers
3 — Cleats

WARNING!

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The pickup box is intended for load carrying

purposes only, not for passengers, who should

sit in seats and use seat belts.

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Care should always be exercised when oper

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ating a vehicle with unrestrained cargo.

Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced.

Severe turns or rough roads may cause

shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may

result in vehicle damage. If wide building

materials are to be frequently carried, the

installation of a support is recommended. This

will restrain the cargo and transfer the load to

the pickup box floor.

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If you wish to carry more than 600 lb (272 kg)

of material suspended above the wheelhouse,

supports must be installed to transfer the

weight of the load to the pickup box floor or

vehicle damage may result. The use of proper

supports will permit loading up to the rated

payload.

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Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in

an accident causing serious or fatal injury.

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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the

inner side bulkheads of the box in front of and

behind both wheel housings. Place wooden boards

across the box from side to side to create separate

load compartments in the pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower

sides of the pickup box that can sustain loads up

to 1000 lb (450 kg) total.

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This feature is available for vehicles both

equipped, or not equipped, with a RamBox.
There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the

bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo.

Adjustable Cleats

Each cleat must be located and tightened down in

one of the detents, along either rail, in order to

keep cargo properly secure.

To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn

the nut counterclockwise, approximately three

turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the

detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the

cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut.

Adjustable Cleat Assembly

CAUTION!

The maximum load per cleat should not exceed

250 lb (113 kg) and the angle of the load on

each cleat should not exceed 45 degrees above

horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail

may occur.

1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat

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Cleat Removal (Standard Box Rail)
To remove the cleats from the utility rail, slide the

cleat forward to access the cut out at the end of the

box rail, then remove the cleat.

Slide Cleat Forward To Remove

Cleat Removal (With Tonneau Cover)
To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove

the end cap screw located in the center of the end

cap, using a #T30 Torx head driver. Remove the

end cap and slide the cleat off the end of the rail.

End Cap Screw Location If Equipped With Tonneau Cover

Cleat Removal (Without Tonneau Cover)
Remove the end cap by pushing upward on the

release button located beneath the end cap while

pulling the cap away from the rail. The cleat can

now be removed by sliding it off the end of the rail.

End Cap Release Button If Not Equipped With

Tonneau Cover

Pull End Cap Away From Rail

RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED

The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box

storage and cargo management system consisting

of up to three features:

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Integrated box side storage bins.

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Cargo extender/divider (if equipped).

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Bed rail tie-down system (if equipped)

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Push and release the lock or unlock button on the

key fob to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate

and the RamBox

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page 15. The RamBox storage

bins can be locked using the vehicle key. To lock

and unlock the storage bin, insert the key into the

keyhole on the push button and turn clockwise to

lock or counterclockwise to unlock. Always return

the key to the upright (vertical) position before

removing the key from the push button.

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Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the

pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide

watertight, lockable, illuminated storage for up to

150 lb (68 kg) of evenly distributed cargo.

RamBox Cargo Storage Bin

To open a storage bin with the RamBox unlocked,

push and release the button located on the lid. The

RamBox lid will open upward to allow hand access.

Lift the lid to fully open.

NOTE:

RamBox will not open when the button is pushed if

the RamBox is locked.

RamBox Pushbutton And Lock

CAUTION!

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Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and latched

before moving or driving the vehicle.

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Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should

be minimized to prevent damage to the lid and

latching/hinging mechanisms.

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Damage to the RamBox bin may occur due to

heavy/sharp objects placed in bin that shift

due to vehicle motion. In order to minimize

potential for damage, secure all cargo to

prevent movement and protect inside

surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp objects with

appropriate padding.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the following items could cause

damage to the vehicle:

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Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is

properly secured.

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Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb

(68 kg) per bin for 1500 series vehicles.

CAUTION!

Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time

could cause the vehicle battery to discharge.

If the lid is required to stay open for extended

periods of time, it is recommended that the bin

lights be turned off manually using the on/off

switch.

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The interior of the RamBox will automatically

illuminate when the lid is opened. In addition to the

automatic illumination, there is a manual on/off

switch located at the rear of each storage bin.

Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights,

pushing the switch again will turn the lights back

on.

RamBox Light Switch

Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to

allow water to drain from bins). To remove plug,

pull up on the edge. To install, push the plug

downward into drain hole.

RamBox Drain Plug Removal

NOTE:

Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo

dividers and shelf supports. These accessories

(in addition to other RamBox accessories) are

available from Mopar®.

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Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent

personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

RamBox Emergency Release Lever

As a security measure, an Emergency Release

Lever is built into the storage bin cover latching

mechanism.

WARNING!

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Always close the storage bin covers when your

vehicle is unattended.

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Do not allow children to have access to the

storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young

children may not be able to escape. If trapped

in the storage bin, children can die from suffo

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cation or heat stroke.

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In an accident, serious injury could result if the

storage bin covers are not properly latched.

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Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin

covers open.

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Keep the storage bin covers closed and

latched while the vehicle is in motion.

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Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.

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In the event of an individual being locked inside

the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be

opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the

glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin

cover latching mechanism.

Emergency Release Lever

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The bed extender has three functional positions:

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Storage Position.

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Divider Position.

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Extender Position.

Divider Position

The divider position is intended for managing your

cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving

around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along

the bed inner panels which allow for various

positions to assist in managing your cargo.
To install the bed extender into a divider position,

perform the following:
1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked

using the vehicle key and rotate the center

handle vertically to release the extender side

gates.

Center Handle And Lock

2. With the side gates open, position the

extender so the outboard ends align with the

intended slots in the sides of the bed.

Aligning Gate To Slots

3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the

outboard ends are secured into the intended

slots of the bed.

1 — Center Handle Lock
2 — Handle
3 — Unlocked Position
4 — Locked Position

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4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure

the side gates in the closed position.

Side Gates Closed

5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel

into place.

Extender Position

The extender position allows you to load the bed of

the truck beyond the tailgate. The bed extender will

add an additional 15 inches (38 cm) in the back of

the truck when additional cargo room is needed.

The extender position utilizes a locating pin and

rotating handle located on both sides of the truck

bed near the tailgate.

Extender Position

To install the bed extender into the extender

position, perform the following:
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and

rotate the center handle vertically in order to

release the extender side gates.

3. Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin

and handle.

Extender Installation

4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to

secure into place.

Locking Tab

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Storage Position

The storage position for the bed extender is at the

front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed

cargo area when not in use.
To install the bed divider into the storage position,

perform the same steps as you would for the

divider position, except position the divider fully

forward in the bed against the front panel.

Storage Position

The outboard ends should be positioned in front of

the cargo tie-down loops.

Cargo Tie Down Loop

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED

The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover can be installed on the

truck bed to protect your gear and cargo.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of potential injury or property

damage:

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Cargo must be secured.

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Do not exceed cargo load rating of your

vehicle.

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Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie

downs.

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Extender should not be used as cargo tie

down.

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When vehicle is in motion do not exceed

150 lb (68 kg) load on the tailgate.

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The bed extender is not intended for off road

use.

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When not in use, the extender/divider should

be in stowed or divider position with the tail

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gate closed.

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When in use all handles are to be in the locked

position.

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To remove the Tonneau Cover, use the following

steps:
1. Open the tailgate to gain access to the rear

pair of Tonneau Cover clamps located on the

underside of the cover.

Location Of Rear Clamps

NOTE:

If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
2. Pull both clamp handles down to release the

Tonneau Cover’s rear panel.

Released Position

3. From the released position, send the clamps

to the Stowed Position by pushing from the

yellow bumper up.

Stowed Position

4. Fold the rear panel up onto the center panel

(intermediate position).

NOTE:

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When folding the center and rear panels,

the sections MUST be held together to avoid

damage to the cover material.

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Fold the panels gently. It is not recom

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mended to allow the panels to drop under

their own weight.

Folded Rear Panel (Intermediate Position)

CAUTION!

Make sure the Tonneau Cover clamp and clamp

wire are in the proper stowed position. If the

clamp and clamp wire are not properly stowed,

damage to the Tonneau Cover material will

result.

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NOTE:

The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau

Cover is in this position.
5. Fold the rear and center panels up onto the

front panel (Tri-Folded position).

Tri-Folded Position

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

6. Clip both stowage straps to prevent the

Tonneau Cover panels from unfolding.

NOTE:

Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded

completely, and the stowage straps are engaged,

before removing.

Stowage Strap

7. Once in the Tri-Folded position, pull both front

clamp handles down to the Released Position.

Released Position

CAUTION!

The folded Tonneau Cover must be latched by

both front latches and both front stowage straps

or damage to the Tonneau Cover or vehicle may

occur.

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8. From the Released Position, send the clamps

to the Stowed Position by pushing from the

yellow bumper up. Listen for a “clicking” sound

to confirm the clamp has been properly

stowed.

Stowed Position

9. With two people, remove the Tonneau Cover.

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To install the Tonneau Cover, use the following

steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the

pickup box and push the cover forward

against the front of the pickup box. The

Tonneau Cover centers itself when placed on

the vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure to always push the Tonneau Cover all

the way forward on the pickup box. Failure to do so

might prevent proper clamp engagement, or

interfere with the tailgate auto drop function

(if equipped).

Location Of Front Clamps

2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to

release the clamps from the stowed position.

Stowed Position

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3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of

the box (or flange of the Ram Box rail, if

equipped) to the semi clamped position.

Semi Clamped Position

4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped

position to properly engage the clamps.

Clamped Position

NOTE:

Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not

improperly attached to the truck bed flange.

Improper Clamp Position

5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold the center and rear panels to the

intermediate position.

Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)

NOTE:

When folding the center and rear panels, the

sections MUST be held together to avoid damage

to the cover material.

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Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.

Fully Unfolded Position

8. Pull the rear clamp handles down into the

released position.

Stowed Position

9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of

box (or flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to

the semi clamped position.

Semi Clamped Position

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10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped

position to properly engage the clamps.

Clamped Position

Improper Clamp Position

NOTE:

Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not partially

clamped to the truck bed flange.

The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in

the clamped position by placing a lock through the

locking hole.

Locking Hole

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LEANING

For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover, use

Mopar® Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and

Mopar® Leather & Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.

CAUTION!

It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the

Tonneau Cover is properly installed on the

vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure can

result in detachment of the Tonneau Cover from

the vehicle and/or damage to the vehicle/

Tonneau Cover.

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