Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1933

EXTERIOR NAME PLATES

REMOVAL

NOTE: Quad Cab model shown in the illustration. Exterior name plates and decals for Regular cab models
are similar. Exterior name plate and decal usage vary by model.

1. As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the body (1), parallel to the top edge and, to one

end of the name plate or decal (2) being removed.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when heating name plates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow
this caution may result in damage to the name plates, decals and/or the vehicle paint finish.

2. If the temperature is below 21° C (70° F), warm the name plate or decal with a heat lamp or heat gun.

NOTE: The exterior name plates are attached to the body with adhesive tape.

3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, carefully remove the name plate or decal from the body panel, as

necessary.

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: Quad Cab model shown in the illustration. Exterior name plates and decals for Regular cab models
are similar. Exterior name plate and decal usage vary by model.

1. Thoroughly clean all residue from the name plate or decal attachment areas of the body (1).

2. Wipe the attachment areas with a clean, lint-free cloth, moistened with a 50% solution of water and alcohol and

then wipe dry the areas immediately with a dry, lint-free cloth.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when heating name plates, decals or body panels. Failure to follow
this caution may result in damage to the name plates, decals and/or the vehicle paint finish.

NOTE: If ambient temperatures are below 21° C (70° F), warm the name plate or decal and body panel with
a heat lamp or gun to assure proper adhesion.

3. Remove the protective covering from the back of name plate or decal (2) and position the name plate or decal

onto the body using the previously installed guide tape.

NOTE: To ensure proper name plate or decal adhesion, apply consistent and uniform pressure of approxi-
mately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of each name plate or decal.

4. Install the name plate or decal onto the body.

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FRONT FENDER

REMOVAL

1. Remove the radio antenna (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-

CAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA

BODY

&

CABLE

-

REMOVAL).

2. Remove the battery tray (depending on fender

being serviced) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BAT-
TERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL).

3. Remove the cowl grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-

RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-

CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - REMOVAL).

5. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to 23

-

BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT

WHEELHOUSE

SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL).

6. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) that secure the

front fender (7) to body.

7. Carefully remove the front fender from the body

and remove the plastic inserts (4), if required.

INSTALLATION

1. If required, install new plastic inserts (4) into the

front fender (7).

2. Position the front fender onto the body and loosely

install all fender retaining bolts.

3. Align the front fender and add shims, if required

(Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP
AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).

4. Tighten the bolts (2 and 6) to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).

5. Tighten the bolts (1, 3 and 5) to 17 N·m (13 ft.

lbs.).

6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to 23 -

BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT

WHEELHOUSE

SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLATION).

7. Install the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-

CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION).

8. Install the cowl grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-

OR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).

9. Install the battery tray, if required (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLATION).

10. Install the antenna (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/ANTENNA BODY & CABLE - INSTALLATION).

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FUEL FILL DOOR

REMOVAL

1. Open the fuel filler door (1).

2. Remove the two bolts (2) that secure the fuel filler

door to the cargo box and remove the door.

INSTALLATION

1. Position and align the fuel filler door (1) to the

cargo box.

2. Install the two bolts (2) that secure the fuel filler

door to the cargo box. Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m
(80 in. lbs.).

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