Dodge Dart
Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out map light bulb
in the overhead console of a 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart sedan with pictures.
 2013 Dodge Dart Map Lights |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Dodge Dart in changing a
burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console or upgrading both
bulbs with brighter LED units. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge and RAM vehicles such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Avenger, Charger, Journey, Challenger, Durango, Grand Caravan, and Ram C/V Tradesman minivan may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement bulb part number is 168 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You may also be able to use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # W5W, 2825, 158, 194 or an LED. The only tool needed to replace the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Gently Pry Out Lens Cover |
 Lens Cover Removed |
| To prevent from
scratching the plastic surfaces, I'd recommend covering the tip of your
screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth or use a plastic automotive panel
removal tool. Insert the blade of the screwdriver in between the edge of the lens cover and the overhead console. Gently pry out the lens cover. You may need to re-insert the screwdriver at more than one location to pop it out. |
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 Chrome Plastic Reflector |
 Gently Pry Out Reflector |
| Then gently pry out the chrome silver plastic reflector piece with the flathead screwdriver. | |
 Reflector Removed |
 Map Light Bulb Exposed |
| Set the reflector aside in a safe place. | |
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 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 Old # 168 Light Bulb |
If the old bulb was recently illuminated, be careful since it might still be
hot enough to burn your fingers.Grasp the old bulb with your thumb and forefinger before pulling it straight out of the socket. |
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 Push In New 168 or W5W |
 Line Up Plastic Reflector |
| Push a new #
168 or
2825 bulb straight in to the socket. Line up the plastic reflector piece and gently snap it back in to place. |
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 Re-Insert Plastic Tabs |
 Pop In Retaining Clips |
| First re-insert the plastic tabs on the rear edge of the lens cover in to place. | |
 Lens Cover Replaced |
 Test New Map Light Bulb |
| Then gently snap in
the retaining clips on the front edge of the lens cover. Test the new map light bulbs by pressing on the rear edge of the lens cover to activate the "On/Off" switch. For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Dodge Dart DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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