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Bulb - Position Lamp

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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.
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to vehicles manufactured for export markets. Vehicles manufactured for domestic markets do not have a position lamp bulb, socket or wiring provided in the headlamp unit.
Fig 1: Headlamp Bulb - Export
GC0098546Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Align the base of the bulb with the position lamp bulb socket (4).
  2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
  3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening near the bottom on the back of the headlamp unit housing (1).
  4. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
  5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
  6. Reconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector to the position lamp bulb socket.
  7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.