Dodge Charger
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the rear bumper cover of a 7th generation 2011-2014 Dodge
Charger.
 2014 Charger License Plate |
 Loosen Phillips Head Screw |
 Phillips Head Screw Removed |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the seventh generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & possibly
also the revised 2015) Dodge Charger sedan in changing a burnt out
license plate light bulb in the rear bumper cover. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge and RAM vehicles such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Avenger, Challenger, Journey, Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan, and Ram C/V Tradesman minivan may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement license plate light bulb is part number 168, which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You could also use a brighter compatible 168 LED bulb. The only tool needed to remove the housing and replace the bulb is a Phillips head screwdriver. |
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 Remove 2nd Screw |
 Two Phillips Head Screws |
 Pull Out Bulb Housing |
| Remove the two
screws holding the license plate light bulb housing in place by turning them
counterclockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. Carefully pull the bulb housing down out of the bumper cover. |
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 Grey Plastic Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Remove Bulb Socket |
| Rotate the grey plastic bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. | ||
 Old # 168 Bulb Removed |
 Push In New # 168 Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
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| Pull the old bulb
straight out of the socket and push in a new #
168 bulb. If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158 (dimmer), W5W, 2825, 194 (brighter) or a compatible LED unit. Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 Re-Insert Bulb Housing |
 Spin In Screw By Hand |
 Re-Insert 2nd Phillips Screw |
| Carefully re-insert
the bulb housing in to the opening in the bumper cover. Line up the screw holes in the bulb housing with their corresponding holes in the bumper cover. Spin in the two screws a turn or two by hand. |
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 Tighten With Screwdriver |
 Tighten Screw Clockwise |
 Test New License Plate Bulb |
| Tighten the two
screws with the Phillips head screwdriver until they are snug.
Try to avoid over tightening the two screws to prevent from stripping the threads or cracking the plastic housing. Test the new license plate light bulb by turning on the headlights or by pressing the "Unlock" button on the key fob. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more,
check out my other
2011-2014 Dodge Charger DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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