Removing rear Tail Light from 2003 Ram 1500

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dugger4 - 05 Jan 2006 23:49 GMT

Hello,

I spend most my time here reading and learning. Tonight I need a little
advice. I am trying to remove the rear tail light (driver's side- if there
is a difference) from my truck to replace the turn signal bulb. The owners
manual states that I should push the red clip and pull the wiring connector
from the lens....not on my truck. Is there a better manual or web site that
I could go to for more information??? Thanks in advance

Marshall

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Thats Me - 06 Jan 2006 03:14 GMT

>Hello,
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>Marshall

From my 2003 1500 factory service manual. Best $90 accessory I could
find.

TURN LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ LAMPS/LIGHTING
- EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the bulb back plate from the tail lamp unit.
(4) Separate the bulb from the lamp bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb into the back plate.
(2) Install the bulb back plate to the tail lamp unit.
(3) Install the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Connect the negative battery cable.

TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the tail gate.
(2) Remove the screws
(3) Disengage the taillamp unit from the body panel.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wiring harness connector.
(2) Position the taillamp unit into the body panel.
(3) Install the screws (Fig. 19).

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2003 Dodge 1500 QC SB Hemi, A/T, Tow Package, 3.92 gears (11 mpg Towing)
2001 Aerolite 21RDB 21ft TT (Scales 2900 dry)

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VegasSox55 - 15 Nov 2006 23:44 GMT

>>Hello,
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>2003 Dodge 1500 QC SB Hemi, A/T, Tow Package, 3.92 gears (11 mpg Towing)
>2001 Aerolite 21RDB 21ft TT (Scales 2900 dry)

I was able to remove the 2 screws holding the lens but there is still
something else holding the lens on the outer side. Is there a clip still
holding it? Don't want to break it.

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Tom Lawrence - 06 Jan 2006 07:03 GMT

> from the lens....not on my truck. Is there a better manual or web site
> that I could go to for more information??? Thanks in advance

Download the full 2003 Factory Service Manual here:

http://www.hemitruckclub.com

Look on the left side of the page

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dugger4 - 06 Jan 2006 14:00 GMT

Thanks for the information
Hey, one question, how do I "break" the wiring connector from the unit??? I
can not seem to break that joint and I do not understand what "Push the red
tab" means... some days I miss the old cars/trucks with simpler things...

Marshall

> Hello,
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> Marshall

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