Dodge Introduction SRM 2006 Service Manual
DR INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION – VIN CODING/LOCATIONS ......2
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
(VECI)
DESCRIPTION .................................4
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION .................................5
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL &
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION - INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .....9
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION ................................10
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
FASTENER USAGE .........................12
THREADED HOLE REPAIR
DESCRIPTION
THREADED HOLE REPAIR ..................13
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION ................................14
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION ................................16
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION ................................17
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION – VIN CODING/LOCATIONS
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (2) is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
a-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The VIN is also imprinted on the:
• Body Code Plate.
• Equipment Identification Plate.
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud
the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit
at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is
used by the manufacturer and government agencies
to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured By
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3 = Manufactured By
DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
2 Make D = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type 2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag
5 = Truck with Side Airbag
6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag
7 = Truck Less Side Airbag
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 5,001-6000 lbs.
H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.
L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.
W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with
Hydraulic Brakes
5 Vehicle Line A = Ram Pickup 1500 4X2
U = Ram Pickup 1500 4X4
R = Ram Pickup 2500 4X2
S = Ram Pickup 2500 4X4
N = Ram Cab Chassis 4X2 DX
Family
L = Ram Pickup 3500 4X2
X = Ram Pickup 3500 4X4
6 Series 1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels
5 = 4000 DX Family
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POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
7 Body Style 6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
9 = Mega Cab Ram Pickup
8 Engine K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline
N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline
P = 4.7L 8 cyl. Flex Fuel
D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline
C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High
Output
H = 8.3L 10 cyl. SFI Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 6 = 2006
11 Plant Location S = Dodge City
G = Saltillo
J = St. Louis (North)
12 – 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label (1). DaimlerChrysler permanently
attaches the label in the engine compartment. The
label cannot be removed without defacing label information and destroying label.
The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifications and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic.
There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in
the state of California and the country of Canada.
Canadian labels are written in both the English and
French languages.
The VECI label contains the following:
• Engine family and displacement
• Evaporative family
• Emission control system schematic
• Certification application
• Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
• Idle speeds (if adjustable)
• Spark plug and gap
DR INTRODUCTION 5
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate is located on the right front
hydroform fender rail just behind the headlight assembly. There are seven lines of information on the body
code plate. Lines 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define
service information. Information reads from left to
right, starting with line 4 in the center of the plate to
line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
The last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will be
followed by the imprinted word END. When two vehicle code plates are required, the last available spaces
on the first plate will be imprinted with the letters CTD
(for continued).
When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the
first four spaces on each row will not be used
because of the plate overlap.
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 4
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number (15)
DIGITS 13, 14, AND 15
Transmission Codes (3)
• DDP = 5–speed Manual (NV4500)
• DEC = 6–speed Manual (NV5600)
• DEE = 6–speed Manual Tremec (T-56)
• DEG = 6–speed Manual (G56)
• DEJ = 6–speed Manual (GETRAG 238)
• DG4 = 4–speed Automatic (45RFE)
• DG8 = 4–speed Automatic (48RE)
• DGQ = 4–speed Automatic (5-45RFE)
DIGITS 16 and 17
Family (4)
• DR = 1500
• DH = 2500
• D1 = 3500
• DC = 3500 (Cab Chassis)
• DX = Mexico Work Truck
DIGIT 18
Vehicle Line (4)
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2 - Wheel Drive
• 1 = 1500
• 2 = 2500
• 3 = 3500
4 - Wheel Drive
• 6 = 1500
• 7 = 2500
• 8 = 3500
DIGIT 19
Price Class (4)
• L = Low
• H = Highline
• P = Premium
• S=SRT-10
DIGITS 20 AND 21
Body Type (4)
• 41 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, 6.5’ Box
• 42 = Ram Truck Quad Cab, 8.0’ Box
• 61 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, 6.5’ Box
• 62 = Ram Truck Standard Cab, 8.0’ Box
• 81 = Ram Truck Mega Cab, 6.5’ Box
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 3
DIGITS 1,2, AND 3
Paint Procedure (14)
• APA = Monotone
• AP9 = Special
• APD = Two-tone (Lower break)
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 8
Primary Paint (1)
(Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS) for
color codes.
DIGIT 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 13
Secondary Paint (2)
DIGIT 14
Open Space
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