2020 Jeep Renegade Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement

REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS

CAUTION:

During bulb replacement do not touch the new glass 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.

Headlamps

Hi/Lo Beam Light Halogen

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

1. Open the engine compartment and remove the headlamp bulb cap.

   

   Headlamp Bulb Cap

2. Rotate the headlamp bulb socket counterclockwise then pull outwards.

   

   Headlamp Bulb Socket

3. Push on the locking tab on the headlamp bulb connector and remove the bulb and socket.

   

   Headlamp Bulb Connector

   

   Headlamp Bulb

4. Install the new headlamp bulb making sure it is properly locked.

5. Install the headlamp bulb and socket; turn it clockwise making sure it is properly locked.

WARNING:

Carry out the operation of replacing lamps only with the engine off. Also make sure that the engine is cold, to avoid the danger of burns.

LED Headlamps – If Equipped

For replacement see an authorized dealer.

Position Lights/Daytime Running Lights/Fog Lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

1. Turn the front wheels completely.

2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door.

   

   Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access

   1 — Screws

   2 — Access Door

3. Remove the electrical connector.

4. Releasing the two tabs, and remove the bulb and bulb socket from the housing.

   

   Position Light/Daytime Running Light Assembly

   1 — Bulb Socket

5. Install the new bulb and socket into the housing, and engage the two tabs, making sure that it is properly locked.

6. Reconnect the electrical connector.

7. Reinstall the access door.

Front Fog Lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

1. Turn the front wheels completely.

2. Use a suitable tool to remove the access door.

   

   Position Light/Daytime Running Light/Fog Light Access

   1 — Screws

   2 — Access Door

3. By pushing the electrical connector tab remove the electrical connector.

   

   Fog Light Assembly

   1 — Bulb Socket

   2 — Electrical Connector

   3 — Bulb

4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise, and then replace the bulb.

5. Insert the new bulb in the socket, making sure the bulb is locked into place.

6. Reconnect the electrical connector.

7. Reinstall the access door.

LED Front Fog Lamps – If Equipped

For replacement see an authorized dealer.

Side Indicators

Front Side Indicators

To replace the bulb proceed as follows:

1. Operating from inside the engine compartment using a suitable tool release the retaining clip.

   

   Lamp Retaining Clip

2. Remove lamp assembly by sliding it toward the outside.

   

   Lamp Assembly

3. Remove the electrical connector by pushing the tab then disconnect the electrical connector.

   

   Electrical Connector

4. Rotate counterclockwise to release the bulb socket from the lamp assembly, and remove it.

   

   Bulb Socket

5. Remove the bulb from the socket.

   

   Bulb

6. Insert the new bulb in the socket.

7. Reinstall the bulb and socket into the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise, making sure it is locked into place.

8. Reconnect the electrical connector.

9. Reinstall the lamp assembly on the car, making sure it is locked into place.

Side Indicators on External Rear View Mirrors – (If Equipped)

CAUTION:

The procedure is described as a guideline. For the replacement of the lamp it is recommended that you contact an authorized dealer.

To replace the bulb proceed as follows:

1. Remove the mirror cap on the outside rear view mirror.

   

   Mirror Cap

   

   Removing the mirror cap

2. Remove the transparent lens assembly as shown.

   

   Transparent Lens

3. Remove the bulb socket and bulb from the transparent lens assembly by rotating the socket counterclockwise.

   

   Transparent Lens Assembly

4. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling the bulb straight out.

   

   Bulb And Socket Assembly

   1 — Bulb

   2 — Bulb Socket

5. Insert the new bulb, making sure that it is locked into place.

6. Reinstall the socket in to the transparent lens assembly.

7. Reinstall the cover on the outside rear view mirror, making sure it is locked into place.

Rear Tail Lamps

Contain the following:

• Position lights

• Stop lights

• Direction indicator

• REVERSE lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Using a suitable tool remove the door as shown.

   

   Trim Panel Door

3. Using a suitable tool remove fastener.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector by pushing the release.

   

   Rear Lamp Fastener and Electrical Connector

   1 — Electrical Connector

   2 — Fastener

5. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward the outside as shown.

   

   Tail Lamp Removal

6. Unscrew the screws and remove the rear tail lamp holder.

   

   Rear Lamp Assembly

   1 — Mounting Screws

7. Replace the bulb as necessary.

   

   Rear Tail Lamp Holder

   1 — Tail Light

   2 — Reverse Bulb

   3 — Position Light/Stop Light/Turn Signal

8. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properly locked.

9. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamp housing, tightening the screws.

10. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the car.

11. Secure the fastener of the rear tail lamp and reconnect the electrical connector.

12. Reinstall the door making sure it locked into place.

13. Finally close the liftgate.

LED Rear Tail Lamps – If Equipped

For replacement see an authorized dealer.

Reverse Lights – If Equipped With LED Tail Lamps

1. Use a suitable tool to remove the screws and remove the access door.

   

   Reverse Light Access

   1 — Screw

   2 — Screw

   3 — Access Door

2. By pushing the electrical connector tab remove the electrical connector.

   

   Reverse Light Assembly

   1 — Bulb

3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise, and then replace the bulb.

4. Insert the new bulb in the socket, making sure the bulb is locked into place.

5. Reconnect the electrical connector.

6. Reinstall the access door.

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

The CHMSL is LED. For replacement see an authorized dealer.

License Plate Lights

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens.

   

   License Plate Light Location

   

   License Plate Light

2. Remove the bulbs from the individual side contacts.

3. Insert the new bulbs, and ensure that they are properly locked between the contacts.

4. Reinstall the license plate lens.

Note:

If removing the license plate lens using a screwdriver, be sure to cover the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth so no damage is done to the lenses or the vehicle paint.