Lamp, Center High Mounted Stop: Installation: Lamp
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) for this vehicle may incorporate two integral cargo lamps. The center bulb is the CHMSL bulb and illuminates through a red lens, while the two outboard bulbs are for the cargo lamps and illuminate through clear lenses.
- Check to be certain that the two U-nuts (2) are in good condition and properly positioned on the rear roof header panel.
- Position the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (3) near the rear roof header panel opening.
- Reconnect the headliner wire harness connector (4) to the pigtail connector on the back of the CHMSL housing.
- Install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the CHMSL to the rear roof header inner panel. Install the screw on the right side of the lamp first, followed by the screw on the left side of the lamp. Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (24 in. lbs.).
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.