2020 Chrysler 300 Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.

REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS — IF EQUIPPED

The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the ignition turned to the OFF position. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.

WARNING:

A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced properly. See an authorized dealer for service.

Note:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

BI - HALOGEN LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP — IF EQUIPPED

1. Open the hood.

   Note:

   Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the headlamp (outboard) bulb cap.

   

   Headlamp Bulb Cap

3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it.

4. Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counterclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly.

   

   Headlamp Bulb Location

5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly and install the replacement bulb.

6. Reinstall the bulb and wiring assembly into the headlamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

7. Install the headlamp bulb cap in the headlamp housing and rotate it clockwise to lock it.

CAUTION:

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

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

1. Open the hood.

   Note:

   Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the turn signal (inboard) bulb cap.

   

   Turn Signal Bulb Cap

3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it.

   

   Turn Signal Bulb Location

4. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the lamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring connector and install the replacement bulb.

6. Install the bulb and connector assembly straight into the lamp until it locks in place.

7. Install the turn signal bulb cap in the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in place.

FRONT FOG LAMP

The Front Fog Lamps use LED sources that are not serviceable separately. The Front Fog Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.

FRONT/REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP

The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer.

REAR BACKUP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

The Rear Backup and Turn Signal Lamp use LED sources that are not serviceable separately. The Rear Lamps must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer for further information.

LICENSE LAMP

The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not serviceable separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)

The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.