Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Center Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Removal
BULB
NOTE: The Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) houses three bulbs. The center bulb is the CHMSL bulb and illuminates through a red lens,
while 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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the CHMSL to the rear cab roof header panel.
3. Pull the CHMSL lens and housing (1) away from the header panel far enough to access the lamp wiring and bulb sockets (4) on the back of the
lamp.
4. Firmly grasp the center socket on the back of the lamp 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 (3) straight out of the socket.
