Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will
result.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front lamp unit (1) from the front fender.
3. Firmly grasp the headlamp bulb socket (2) on the back of the front lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
4. Pull the socket and bulb unit straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket
and/or the lamp wiring.
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Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
1. Align the headlamp socket and bulb unit (2) with the keyed opening on the back of the front lamp unit housing (1).
2. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
3. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
4. Reinstall the front lamp unit onto the front fender.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
