Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1438

FRONT AIR DAM

REMOVAL

1. Remove the two outboard screws.

2. Remove the three middle screws and remove the air dam.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the air dam onto the bumper and seat the carrot type fasteners fully.

2. Starting at the center screw install the three middle screws.

3. Install the two outboard screws.

FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the posi-

tion of the bumper (5) on the frame rail tip (7) to
aid installation.

2. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector at the

left frame rail.

3. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.

4. Remove the center bracket (5) nuts and bolts (8

and 9) and remove bumper.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the bumper onto the frame rails (7) and posi-

tion the wheelhouse splash shield into the support
brackets (4).

2. Install the bolts and nuts (8 and 9).

3. Line up the bumper with the marks made previ-

ously and tighten the bolts and nuts to 95 N·m (70
ft. lbs.).

4. Check and adjust the bumper alignment as neces-

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

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FRONT FASCIA

REMOVAL

ST/SLT/SLT+

1. Remove the two screws (4) at each trailing edge of

the fascia.

2. Remove the four push pin fasteners (5) from the

upper edge of the close out panel.

3. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equiv-

alent, carefully release the six lower clips and
remove the close out panel.

4. Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully remove

the step pad (1).

5. Remove and discard the four push pin fasteners

(5) and remove the fascia.

SPORT

1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

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2. Remove the three screws (3) at each trailing edge

of the fascia.

3. Remove the five lower screws (8).

4. Remove and discard the four upper push pins (7).

5. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equiv-

alent, carefully release the six lower clips and
remove the close out panel.

6. Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully remove

the step pad (1).

7. Spread the fascia (2) out at the wheels and remove

from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

ST/SLT/SLT+

NOTE: The left and right inboard bumper to
bracket

attachments

must

be

secured

before

installing the fascia and step pad.

1. Install the fascia.

2. Position the close out panel and seat the 6 lower

clips fully.

3. Install four new upper push pin fasteners (5).

4. Position the step pad (1) onto the fascia (2) and

fully seat the attachment clips.

5. Align the fascia to the fender with a 19 mm (0.75

inch) gap and install the two screws at each trailing
edge of the fascia.

SPORT

NOTE: The left and right inboard bumper to
bracket

attachments

must

be

secured

before

installing the fascia and step pad.

1. Position the fascia (2) onto the bumper.

2. Position the step pad (1) onto the fascia (2) and

fully seat the attachment clips.

3. Install four new upper push pin fasteners (7).

4. Install the five lower screws (8).

5. Install the three screws (3) at each trailing edge of

the fascia.

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REAR BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

2. Remove the license plate.

3. Remove the bolts behind the plate.

4. Disconnect the license plate light electrical connec-

tors.

5. Disconnect the trailer light connector electrical con-

nection (if equipped).

6. Remove the two bolts along the front upper edge

of the bumper near the frame tips.

7. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.

8. Remove the bolts attaching the bumper support

brackets (4) to the trailer hitch (1).

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