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This page is taken directly from our online manual 30014 for the 2008-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan (including Caravan Cargo) and Chrysler Town & Country mini vans with 3.3, 3.6, 3.8 or 4.0 liter V6 engines. It covers changing the headlight, taillight, and turn signal bulbs. For safety and to avoid getting a ticket, you should check the function of all of your car's lights every few weeks.
This video is a general overview of replacing the light bulbs on the typical vehicle, based on several we had at the shop. Much of it applies to the 2008-2018 Dodge and Chrysler mini vans, but it is meant merely as a supplement to the instructions below.
Headlights
Xenon (HID) headlights
Warning: Some models use Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs instead of conventional halogen bulbs. The high voltages produced by this system can be fatal in the event of shock and voltage can remain in the circuit even after the headlight switch has been turned to OFF and the ignition key has been removed. Therefore, for your safety, we don’t recommend that you try to replace one of these bulbs yourself Instead, have this service performed by a dealer service department or other qualified repair shop.
Halogen headlight
Note: On Dodge models, the headlights use a dual headlamp bulb; on Chrysler models, a “quad system” is used, with one bulb for high beam and one bulb for low beam.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
- (See illustration) Open the hood, and working from inside the engine compartment, disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the back side of the housing.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front park and turn signal bulb holders (A), then disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight bulbs (B)
- (See illustration) Rotate the headlight bulb counterclockwise and pull the bulb from the headlight housing.
Rotate the headlight bulb holder a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight housing
Caution: Do not touch the surface of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your skin could cause it to overheat and fail prematurely. If you accidentally touch the bulb surface, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
- Install the bulb into the housing then rotate the bulb clockwise to lock it in place. When reinstalling the bulb holder, align the three slots on the circumference of the bulb socket’s mounting flange with the three bosses on the inside edge of the mounting hole in the headlight assembly.
- Installation is otherwise the reverse of removal.
Other exterior light bulbs
Front park and turn signal bulbs
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Remove the headlight housing by first removing the bumper cover and grille, then removing the 3 bolts holding the headlight houding to the radiator support (full detailed instructions are in Section 15 of the Haynes manual ). Then disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlight and the front park and turn signal bulb.
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Rotate the park and turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight housing.
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Remove the front park and turn signal bulb from the socket.
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Install the new bulb in the socket.
- The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.
Front fog light bulbs
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Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jack stands.
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Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
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Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the fog light housing.
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Replace the bulb and socket as a unit.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
Center high-mounted brake light bulb
Note: The high-mounted brake light LEDs are an integral part of the light housing. The entire unit must be replaced if the LEDs fail.
- (See illustration) Remove the liftgate spoiler.
Remove the four fasteners securing the spoiler at the top of the liftgate
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Remove the two high-mount brake light retaining screws, pull the assembly from the rear spoiler, then disconnect the electrical connector.
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
Taillight bulbs
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(See illustration) Open the liftgate and remove the two taillight housing retaining screws.
Remove the two taillight housing fasteners
- (See illustration) To remove the taillight assembly from the vehicle, pull the taillight away from the vehicle body to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets in the quarter-panel opening.
Pull the taillight away from the vehicle body to disengage the pins (A) from the rubber grommets (B) in the quarter-panel opening. Be sure to inspect the condition of each grommet. If it’s cracked, torn or otherwise damaged, replace it
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the taillight sockets and remove the housing.
- Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out from the taillight housing.
- Remove the bulb from the socket.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
License plate light bulbs
- Open the liftgate.
- Insert a small screwdriver into the slot in the lens, press the release tab, then remove the lens.
- Pull the bulb from the socket.
- Installation is the reverse of removal.