Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
Dome Lamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Removal
Bulb - Front
BULB - FRONT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front dome lamp (2) from the headliner.
3. With the lamp lens (1) in the open position, carefully unsnap the bulb (3) from the two bulb holders within the front dome lamp housing.
Bulb - Rear
BULB - REAR
NOTE: There are two types of dome lamps available in this vehicle: one with a switch (2) that is activated by depressing the lamp lens, and one without
a switch. The bulb types and service procedures are identical for both of these lamps.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the notch on one side of the rear dome lamp between the lens (4) and the lamp housing (1).
3. Gently pry the notched edge of the lens downward until it unsnaps from the housing.
4. Swing the notched end of the lens downward far enough to access the bulb (3).
5. Carefully unsnap the bulb from the two bulb holders within the rear dome lamp housing.