Dodge Avenger
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the trunk lid of a 2011-2014 Dodge Avenger sedan with photos.
2012 Avenger License Plate |
License Plate Light Bulb |
Loosen Torx Screw |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the revised (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014) Dodge Avenger
sedan in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb in the trunk
lid. Owners of other Chrysler Group vehicles with similar license plate light housings such as the Dart, Challenger, Durango, Charger, Grand Caravan, 200, 300, RAM C/V Tradesman, Jeep Patriot, Compass and Cherokee may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement bulb is part number 2825, which is available from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Maxell, PIAA and Eiko. You may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, 175, 194, W5W or a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to change the bulb is a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver. |
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Remove 2nd Torx Screw |
Two Torx T20 Screws |
Pull Out Light Housing |
The first step is
to remove the two screws located on the sides of the license plate light
bulb housing by rotating them counter clockwise with the Torx T20
screwdriver. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. Carefully reach in and pull the light housing out of the underside of the trunk lid. |
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Light Housing Removed |
1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
Remove Bulb Socket |
Rotate the black plastic bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the light housing. | ||
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Old # 2825 Bulb |
Push In New # 2825 Bulb |
Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new #
2825 bulb. You may also use any other compatible miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, 175, 194, W5W or a brighter LED unit. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Re-Insert Light Housing |
Spin In Two Torx Screws |
Re-insert the bulb
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Carefully re-insert one side of the light housing in to the trunk lid and spin in one of the screws by hand to hold it in place. |
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Tighten Torx T20 Screws |
Turn Clockwise |
Test New Light Bulb |
Re-insert the other
side of the light housing and replace the second screw. Tighten both of the screws by turning them in the clockwise direction with the Torx T-20 screwdriver until they are snug. Do not over tighten the screws to avoid cracking the plastic light housing. Test the new license plate light bulb by turning on the headlights. For more, check out my other
Dodge Avenger Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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