2021 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual - Bulb replacement

Bulb replacement

Note:

See an authorized dealer for LED 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.

HALOGEN HEADLAMPS

See below steps to replace:

1. Open hood and support using prop rod.

2. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove.

3. Pull the bottom of the grille away starting at one side and working toward the other.

4. Remove the three screws holding the headlamp to the vehicle.

5. Remove lamp from the vehicle.

6. Remove the lamp from the collar.

7. Grab the bulb and rotate a quarter turn counterclockwise.

8. Pull the bulb from the housing.

9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position.

10. Remove connector from bulb.

11. Push connector onto new bulb base, and push the connector locking tab to the lock position.

    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.

12. Reinstall bulb housing. Rotate the bulb a quarter turn clockwise.

FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL

See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the front wheel liner fasteners to access bulb sockets.

Wheel Liner

2. Turn the socket assembly a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove from housing. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace.

LED FRONT SIDE MARKER

See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the front wheel liner fasteners to access side maker screw and electrical connector.

2. Remove fastening screw in the back of the front side maker assembly and disconnect electrical connector.

3. Remove and replace LED front side marker light assembly.

HALOGEN FRONT FOG LAMP

See below steps to replace:

1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the front fog lamp.

2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the front fog lamp connector receptacle.

3. Firmly grab the bulb by the two latch features and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the front fog lamp housing.

4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing and then connect the replacement 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 any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.

LED Front Fog Lamp

If your vehicle is equipped with LED fog lamps they are replaced as an assembly.

REAR TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL, AND BACKUP LAMP

See below steps to replace:

1. Remove interior trim panel cap to access single retaining screw for tail lamp assembly.

Trim Cap

2. Remove retaining screw and disconnect electrical connector, then remove tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.

Note:

If necessary, push in on the assembly tab located inboard behind the lamp housing.

Retaining Screw

3. Remove the three screws from assembly bracket to access bulb sockets.

Assembly Bracket

4. Rotate the appropriate socket a quarter turn counterclockwise, then remove it from the housing.

5.Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace.

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)

The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends upward from the swing gate behind the spare tire. If service is needed, obtain the LED Assembly from an authorized dealer.

See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the spare tire.

2. Remove the screws holding the tire carrier cover.

3. Remove two screws from lamp assembly and disconnect electrical connector.

LICENSE PLATE LAMPS

See an authorized dealer to replace LED lamps.

Note:

To install a new bulb, reverse the procedure above. When installing the new bulb, care should be taken to not allow bare skin to come in contact with the bulb.