2018 Dodge Charger Headlight Bulb Replacement

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2018 Dodge Charger Headlight Bulb Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

19

Zeitaufwand

3 Stunden

Einleitung

Learn how to replace your headlight bulbs for a 2018 Dodge Charger. All that is required is to open the hood of your car, locate the headlight compartment, and replace an old headlight bulb with brand new ones.

Note: The tools provided are the exact ones used during the repair. Feel free to explore options, the most important is for the socket to be 5/16 inches and is compatible with the ratchet you are using to loosen the screws. Provided will also be a head flashlight in case you decide to work during the night.

Before beginning, turn off the car, place it in park, and engage the parking brake.

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    • Before you begin, make sure the vehicle is turned off and placed in park with the parking brake engaged.

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    • Open the hood by pulling the release lever inside the vehicle located on the driver's side by the parking brake.

    • Once pulled, you will hear the sound of the hood pop open.

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    • Carefully place your hands under the hood, down the middle of the car.

    • When you feel the lever, push it to the left using your left hand and slowly push the hood up.

    • This model of Charger does not require a stand to hold the hood. It will automatically hold on its own.

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    • On the passenger side of the car, unscrew the cap covering the headlight compartment.

    • Remove the cap from the headlight.

    • Use gloves to protect your hands.

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    • Once you remove the cap, you will see your current bulb that is installed.

    • Slowly twist the bulb clockwise, and remove it from the compartment.

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    • Unplug the bulb from the adapter.

    • Lift the lever and carefully detach.

    • Place the bulb in a safe area away from the vehicle.

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    • Connect a new light bulb to the adapter.

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    • Align the bulb to the shape of the hole and turn clockwise to safely lock.

    • After installed, you will see cables sticking out. Go ahead and manage the cable just by fitting it in the compartment.

    • Place the cap back on the compartment and tightly seal it.

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    • To access the driver's side lightbulb, you have to remove the air intake from under the hood.

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    • Loosen two bolts using a 1/4 ratchet with a 5/16 inch socket.

    • Gently loosen the bolt. Loosening it too quickly may result in the screw falling into the engine compartment.

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    • Once the screw is loosened, use your hand to continue the process.

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    • Loosen the screw attached to the ring.

    • Detach the tube from the intake.

    • Do not remove the ring from the tube.

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    • Grab the intake with both hands and gently lift upwards.

    • Place the intake safely on top of the main engine.

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    • Once the intake is safely removed, you can access the headlight compartment.

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    • Remove the light bulb by lifting the small lever.

    • Connect the new headlight bulb and firmly align the bulb to the compartment.

    • Double check that the bulb is properly installed and connected. If it is not installed properly, you will have to remove the intake once more.

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    • Place the intake back in its original place.

    • Align the bottom of the intake to its original spot as seen in the picture.

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    • Place the bolt and ring back on the intake.

    • Tighten the screw with your hands and finish securing the screw using the 1/4 ratchet and the 5/16 in socket.

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    • Firmly attach the tube to the intake.

    • Tighten the screw using the 1/4 ratchet with the 5/16 inch socket.

    • Close the hood of the vehicle.

    • Before closing the hood, make sure the engine compartment is clear of obstruction.

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    • Power on the vehicle to ensure the headlight bulbs are successfully working.

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