Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Tail Light Bulb: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: The rear lamp unit contains two bulbs: park/turn signal/side marker and backup. The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the
bulb sizes and types may differ.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the rear lamp unit (1) from the end of the quarter panel.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (4) from the park/turn signal/side marker (2) or the backup (3) bulb socket on the back of the lamp housing.
4. Firmly grasp the socket on the back of the housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.
6. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The rear lamp unit contains two bulbs: park/turn signal/side marker and backup. The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the
bulb sizes and types may differ.
1. Align the base of the bulb with the park/turn signal/side marker (2) or the backup (3) bulb socket.
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the rear lamp unit housing (1).
4. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
