Chrysler 200: Bulb Replacement

Chrysler 200: Bulb Replacement

• Headlamp
• Front Turn Signal
• Front Fog Lamp
• Backup Lamps
• License Plate Lamp

Headlamp

1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector behind the headlamp.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lamp assembly and grasp the connector.

3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull outward from assembly.

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.

5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate clockwise one-quarter turn to secure.

Front Turn Signal

1. Raise and prop open the hood.

2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp housing.

3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.

4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.

Front Fog Lamp

NOTE:
Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is limited.We recommend you access the lamps by turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield.

1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog lamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.

Backup Lamps

1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin holding the trunk trim in place near the tail lamp).

2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing.

NOTE:
Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the outboard edge of the tail lamp.

3. Grasp the tail lamp by both the outboard and inboard sides, and pull firmly to disengage the tail lamp from the vehicle.

NOTE:
It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting bracket during tail lamp removal.

4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.

5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.

6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners, and trunk liner.

License Plate Lamp

1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal.

2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.

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