Lamp, Cargo: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 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) may house up to three bulbs. The center bulb is the CHMSL bulb and illuminates through a red lens, while on vehicles so equipped the two outboard bulbs are for the cargo lamps and illuminate through clear lenses. The bulb types and service procedures are identical for all three of these bulbs.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the two screws that secure the CHMSL to the rear cab roof header panel.
- Pull the CHMSL lens and housing (1) away from the header panel far enough to access the lamp wiring and bulb sockets on the back of the lamp.
- Firmly grasp either outboard socket (3) on the back of the lamp housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
- Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.
- Pull the base of the bulb (2) straight out of the socket.