2020 Dodge Durango Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement

BULB REPLACEMENT

Note:

Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process.

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS (BI-XENON) — 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. 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 High Intensity Discharge (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 High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

BI-HALOGEN HEADLAMPS — IF EQUIPPED

1. Turn the steering wheel to the left to replace the bulb from the right hand lamp, or to the right to replace the bulb from the left hand lamp.

2. Turn the access cap located on the wheel liner counterclockwise to remove from liner.

3. Locate the headlamp bulb access cap through the opening in the wheel liner.

4. Firmly grasp the access cap and rotate counterclockwise to remove lamp housing.

5. Firmly grasp the low/high beam bulb and connector assembly and rotate counterclockwise to remove from housing.

6. Disconnect the electrical connector and then connect the replacement bulb.

7. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in place.

8. Install the bulb access cap in the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock it in place.

9. Install the access cap in the wheel liner and rotate clockwise to lock it in place.

CAUTION:

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

FRONT TURN SIGNAL

1. Open the hood.

2. Turn the turn signal bulb a quarter turn counterclockwise to remove from housing.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb.

CAUTION:

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

FRONT FOG LAMPS

1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and rotate the bulb’s electrical connector a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp housing.

2. Remove the bulb from the connector and install the replacement bulb.

3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog lamp housing and rotate the connector a quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.

   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.

   • 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 or the lamp wiring.

REAR TAIL, STOP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

The rear tail, stop, and turn signal lamps are LED. See an authorized dealer for replacement.

REAR LIFTGATE MOUNTED BACK-UP LAMPS

1. Raise the liftgate.

2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate.

3. Back-up lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counterclockwise.

4. Remove/replace bulb(s).

5. Reinstall the socket(s).

6. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim.

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)

The Center High Mounted Stop Lamp is an LED assembly. See an authorized dealer for replacement.

REAR LICENSE LAMP

The rear license lamps are LEDs. See an authorized dealer for service.