Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1937

INSTALLATION

1. Position the rear splash shield (3) onto the cargo

box (1).

2. Install the three screws (2) that secure the rear

splash shield to the cargo box. Tighten the screws
to 5 N·m (44 in. lbs.).

3. Lower the vehicle.

BELLY PAN-SRT-10

REMOVAL

1. Remove the fifteen screws (1) that secure the belly

pan to the front bumper (2) and the vehicle under-
body.

2. Remove the belly pan from under the front of the

vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

1. Position the belly pan (2) under the front of the

vehicle.

2. Install the fifteen screws (1) that secure the belly

pan to the front bumper (3) and the vehicle under-
body. Tighten the screws securely.

CLADDING-BODY SIDE - BOX - SRT-10

REMOVAL

1. As a guide for installation, apply a length of mask-

ing tape on the cargo box (2), parallel to the top
edge of the body side cladding (1)

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2. Remove the three screws (1, 2 and 3) that secure

the body side cladding to the rear of the cargo box.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when
heating the cladding or body panels. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in damage to the clad-
ding and/or the vehicle paint finish.

3. If the temperature is below 21° C (70° F), warm the

body side cladding with a heat lamp or heat gun.

NOTE: The body side cladding is attached to the
cargo box with adhesive tape and w-type retain-
ers. If required, apply 3M™ General Purpose Adhe-
sive Cleaner or equivalent onto the cladding area
to help loosen the adhesive tape.

4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage

the w-clip retainers and remove and discard the
cladding.

INSTALLATION

1. Using 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or

equivalent, remove any adhesive tape residue from
the cargo box.

NOTE: Install new cladding within 20 minutes of
body panel cleaning.

2. Wipe the attachment areas (2) with a clean, lint-

free cloth, moistened with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol, starting 120 mm (4.75 in.) above the
character line (1) and then wipe dry the areas
immediately with a dry, lint-free cloth.

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CAUTION: Do not exceed 52° C (120° F) when
heating the cladding or body panels. Failure to fol-
low this caution may result in damage to the clad-
ding and/or the vehicle paint finish.

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

3. Remove the protective covering from the adhesive

tape (3) on the back of the body side cladding (1)
and position the cladding onto the cargo box using
the previously installed guide tape.

NOTE: To ensure proper cladding adhesion, apply
consistent and uniform pressure of approximately
40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of the cladding.

4. Install the body side cladding onto the cab. Fully

seat the w-clip retainers (2).

5. Install the three screws that secure the body side

cladding to the rear of the cargo box in the
sequence shown. Tighten the screws to 5 N·m (44
in. lbs.).

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