Jeep Compass
Vanity Mirror Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out vanity mirror
light bulb in the sun visor of a 2nd generation 2017 to 2022 Jeep Compass.
2019 Compass Sun Visor |
Vanity Mirror Cover |
Two Vanity Lights |
This automotive
maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the second
generation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and the facelifted 2022) Jeep
Compass SUV in changing a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb located in the
sun visor or upgrading both of the bulb to brighter LED units. Owners of other Jeep, Dodge and RAM vehicles such as the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Renegade, Gladiator, Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer, Charger, Challenger, Durango, RAM 1500, Promaster, 2500 and 3500 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) light bulb part number in this 2019 Compass Trailhawk 4X4 model was marked as a TS-14V11.5CP8X. A few compatible replacement "miniature fuse" style light bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: TS-14V1CP, 6614F and ACDelco 13502343. If you'd like to have brighter vanity lights that will also last much longer before burning out like the traditional incandescent bulbs, install some TS-14V1CP LED or 6614F LED units. The tools needed to access and replace the bulbs include a small flat head screwdriver such as from a precision screwdriver set and perhaps also a plastic pry bar tool. The first few steps are to sit in one of the front seats, rotate down the sun visor and flip open the vanity mirror cover. |
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Loosen Lens Cover |
Loosen Inner Edge |
Plastic Pry Bar Tool |
Carefully insert
the blade of a small flat head screwdriver in between the outer edge of the
lens cover and the plastic frame. Very gently loosen the two retaining clips on the outer edge of the lens cover. Then gently loosen the two retaining tabs on the inner edge of the lens cover (close to the mirror) with the plastic pry bar tool. Try to avoid using any metal tools near the mirror to prevent from scratching, chipping or cracking it. Carefully pry out the retaining clips on the inner edge with the plastic pry bar tool. Avoid using excessive force! The lens cover should pop out relatively easily. |
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Lens Cover Removed |
Plastic Retaining Tabs |
Four Retaining Clips |
Set the lens cover
aside in a safe place. Warning - If the old light bulb was recently turned on, it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. |
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Set Aside Lens Cover |
Pry Out Old Light Bulb |
OEM Light Bulb Removed |
Use the plastic pry
bar tool to carefully pull the bottom metal end cap of the old light bulb
out of the socket. Do NOT apply pressure to the glass part of the bulb to prevent it from shattering and sending shards of glass flying into your face or eyes. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) light bulb in this 2019 Compass TrailHawk 4X4 model was a TS-14V1.5CP8X. |
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Empty Bulb Socket |
Push In New Light Bulb |
Test New Light Bulb |
Push a new
miniature fuse type TS-14V1CP
or 6614F light bulb into the
socket. If the new bulb is working properly, it should turn on immediately. If the new bulb does not turn on, try pressing the "Unlock" button on the smart key fob to reactivate the interior lights. For brighter vanity mirror lights, install some compatible replacement TS-14V1CP LED or 6614F LED units. |
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Reinsert Inner Edge |
Pop In Outer Edge |
Close Mirror Cover |
Line up the lens
cover with the opening in the light housing. First, reinsert the inner edge and secure the two retaining clips. Then gently snap in the two retaining tabs on the outer edge of the lens cover. Make sure the lens cover is flush with the plastic frame at every edge. Tip - If you installed an LED bulb and it doesn't work, try removing it from the socket, rotate it 180 degrees and push it back into the socket. Some LED bulbs are "polarized" and will only work properly when the "+" positive and "-" negative electrical contacts are in the correct orientation. Don't forget to write down the bulb change in your SUV's service records. Please
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2017-2022 Jeep Compass DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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