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LAMP, Fog, Front: Installation: Bulb

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CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
Fig 1: Engine Compartment Wire Harness Connector And Front Fog Lamp Bulb
GC0098543Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Align the front fog lamp bulb (4) with the keyed opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing (3).
  2. Insert the bulb into the housing until it is firmly seated.
  3. Rotate the bulb clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place. The bulb connector receptacle should be pointed inboard and horizontal in orientation.
  4. Reconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector (1) to the bulb connector receptacle.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Fog Lamp
    GC0098542Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Position the front of the front wheel house splash shield (4) to the front fascia (2) closure panel and secure it with two push pin fasteners (3).
  6. Install the push pin fastener (3) that secures the inboard side of the splash shield to the front end sheet metal.
  7. Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the outboard side of the splash shield to the front fascia. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (19 in. lbs.).
  8. Reinstall the front wheel and tire. Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.