Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 435

LAMP

NOTE: This procedure is for pick-up models only.
On cab and chassis models the license plate lamp
is integral to the left rear lamp unit. The park/
brake/turn signal bulb within the left rear lamp unit
provides illumination for the license plate lamp
function on all cab and chassis models.

1. Position the license plate lamp unit (3) through the

mounting hole from the outer face of the rear
bumper or fascia (1).

2. Reach under and behind the rear bumper or fascia

(1) near the center to install the stamped metal
retaining clip (2) that secures the license plate
lamp housing to the back of the rear bumper or
fascia.

3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the

license plate bulb socket (3).

4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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LAMP-MARKER

REMOVAL

BULB - REAR FENDER

NOTE: These lamps are used on pick-up models
with dual rear wheels. A lamp with an amber lens
is located on the rear fender ahead of each rear
wheel opening, and a lamp with a red lens is
located on the rear fender behind each rear wheel
opening. The bulb types and service procedures
are identical for all four of these lamps.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Using hand pressure, press the rear edge of the

rear fender marker lamp lens/housing (4) toward
the front of the vehicle against the spring pressure
of the retaining clip, then pull the rear edge of the
lamp outward to disengage it from the mounting
hole in the rear fender.

3. Pull the lamp out from the rear fender far enough

to access the bulb socket (1) on the back of the
lamp lens/housing.

4. Firmly grasp the bulb socket on the back of the

lamp lens/housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.

5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.

6. Pull the base of the bulb (3) straight out of the socket.

LAMP - REAR FENDER

NOTE: These lamps are used on pick-up models
with dual rear wheels. A lamp with an amber lens
is located on the rear fender ahead of each rear
wheel opening, and a lamp with a red lens is
located on the rear fender behind each rear wheel
opening. The service procedures are identical for
all four of these lamps.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Using hand pressure, press the rear edge of the

rear fender marker lamp lens/housing (3) toward
the front of the vehicle against the spring pressure
of the retaining clip (4), then pull the rear edge of
the lamp outward to disengage it from the mount-
ing hole (1) in the rear fender.

3. Pull the marker lamp out from the rear fender far

enough to access and disconnect the wire harness
connector (2) from the bulb socket (5) on the back
of the lamp lens/housing.

4. Remove the marker lamp from the rear fender.

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BULB - TAILGATE

NOTE: This lamp is used on pick-up models with
dual rear wheels. A lamp with a red lens and con-
taining three bulbs is located on the outside of the
tailgate below the tailgate latch release handle.
The bulb types and service procedures are identi-
cal for all three of these bulbs.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the two screws that secure the outboard

ends of the tailgate marker lamp lens/housing (1)
to the outer tailgate panel.

3. Pull the marker lamp out from the tailgate far

enough to access the sockets (2) on the back of
the lamp housing.

4. Firmly grasp the marker lamp socket on the back

of the lamp housing and rotate it counterclockwise
about 30 degrees to unlock it.

5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the

keyed opening in the housing.

6. Pull the base of the bulb (3) straight out of the socket.

LAMP - TAILGATE

NOTE: This lamp is used on pick-up models with
dual rear wheels. This lamp has a red lens, con-
tains three bulbs and is located on the outside of
the tailgate below the tailgate latch release handle.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Reach under and behind the rear bumper near the

center to access and disconnect the tailgate
marker lamp (1) pigtail wire connector from the
wire harness connector (2).

3. Carefully pull the pigtail wire through the routing

hole in the valance panel beneath the tailgate.

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4. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the tailgate

marker lamp (5) to the outer tailgate panel (2).

5. Carefully pull the marker lamp lens/housing away

from the tailgate while feeding the pigtail wire (3)
through the routing hole on the bottom of the tail-
gate

6. Remove the lamp from the tailgate.

INSTALLATION

BULB - REAR FENDER

CAUTION: 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 socket and/or the lamp wiring.

NOTE: These lamps are used on pick-up models
with dual rear wheels. A lamp with an amber lens
is located on the rear fender ahead of each rear
wheel opening, and a lamp with a red lens is
located on the rear fender behind each rear wheel
opening. The bulb types and service procedures
are identical for all four of these lamps.

1. Align the base of the bulb (3) with the socket (1).

2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base

is firmly seated.

3. Be certain that a rubber O-ring seal (2) is properly

installed and in good condition around the base of
the bulb socket.

4. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening

on the back of the rear fender marker lamp lens/
housing (4).

5. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the

socket is firmly seated.

6. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.

7. Engage the front edge of the marker lamp into the front edge of the mounting hole in the rear fender.

8. Using hand pressure, press the rear edge of the marker lamp lens/housing toward the front of the vehicle against

the spring pressure of the retaining clip, then push the rear edge of the lamp into the rear of the mounting hole
in the rear fender.

9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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