Dodge Caravan Tail Light
Bulbs Replacement Guide
Pictures illustrated instructions for how
to replace the brake light or rear turn signal bulbs on a 2001 to 2007 Dodge
Caravan.
 2006 Dodge Caravan |
 Two Plastic Pop Rivets |
 Prying Up Pop Rivet |
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 Plastic Pop Rivet Loosened |
 Two Black Plastic Rivets |
 Removing Tail Light |
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| The first step to replacing the brake light or rear turn signal (parking) light bulbs on a 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan is to open the trunk lid. Then locate the two black plastic pop rivets on the side of the tail light assembly. You'll need something flat and thin such as a flathead screwdriver to pop them out. A car key, coin or fingernail might do if you have nothing else. | ||||
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 Tail Light Assembly Tab |
 Tail Light Housing Removed |
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| Hold on to the tail light assembly after you remove the two black plastic pop rivets to prevent the housing from falling and damaging the van's paint or side body panel. When removing the tail light assembly, you'll notice a black plastic tab that fits into a slot on the side of the Caravan. | ||||
 Light Bulb Covers |
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 Squeeze Two Sides Together |
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| The two # 3057 light bulbs (brake & parking/signal) can be removed by squeezing the two plastic tabs (one on either side) together until the socket comes loose from the tail light housing. | ||||
 Squeeze & Lift |
 Light Bulb Socket & Bulb |
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| Once you have the burnt out bulb and socket removed from the assembly, gently wiggle the bulb straight out of the socket. Replace it with a new Sylvania 3057 bulb or a # 3057 bulb from any other manufacturer. If you plan on keeping your Caravan / Voyager / Town & Country for a long time, choose a "LL" or "Long Life" light bulb. | ||||
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 Brake Light & Turn Signal |
 Two # 3057 Bulbs & Sockets |
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 Tail Light Housing Tab & Slot |
 Insert Tab Into Slot On Body |
 Re-Install Tail Light Assembly |
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| To re-install the tail light assembly, first line up the black plastic tab on the housing with the slot on the Caravan's metal body panel. Then hold the tail light housing against the van's side while re-inserting the black plastic pop rivets. | ||||
 Hold Assembly Tight |
 Insert Two Pop Rivets |
 Push In Plastic Pop Rivet |
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| While still holding the tail light assembly against the car, push the upper part of the plastic pop rivet into the body of the minivan until it snaps into place. Check that the tail light assembly is secure before letting go of it. Finally, test the new brake light or parking/signal light bulb by turning on the hazard lights and having someone step on the brakes. | ||||
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