Mitsubishi
Mirage License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the rear bumper of a 6th generation 2012 to 2016 Mitsubishi
Mirage.
 2015 Mirage License Lights |
 Two Philips Head Screws |
 Loosen Counterclockwise |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the sixth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016)
Mitsubishi Mirage in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb
in the rear bumper cover. Owners of other Mitsubishi vehicles such as the Lancer, Outlander, Galant, Montero, Eclipse, 3000GT, Endeavor, Raider, Diamante, Attrage, Carisma, Colt, Grandis, Magna, Pajero, Space Star and the revised 2017 Mirage may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement miniature wedge base bulb is part number 2825 from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You can also use a brighter compatible 2825 LED bulb. The only tool needed to access and replace the license plate light bulbs is a standard Phillips head screwdriver. |
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 Remove 2nd Screw |
 Two Screws Removed |
 Remove Lens Cover |
| Remove the two
screws that hold the license plate light bulb housing in place by turning
them counterclockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. Pull off the translucent plastic lens cover and set it aside in a safe place. |
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 Old Light Bulb Exposed |
 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Push In New # 2825 |
| Pull the white
plastic light housing out of the bumper cover. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket. Push in a new # 2825 light bulb in to the socket. If necessary, you can also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the number 168, 158, 194, W5W or a compatible LED unit. |
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 Replace Lens Cover |
 Two Screw Holes |
 Tighten Screws Clockwise |
| Replace the lens
cover over the light housing. Push the light housing back in to the underside of the bumper cover and line up the screw holes. |
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 Two Phillips Head Screws |
 Light Housing Replaced |
 Test New Light Bulbs |
| Re-insert the two
Phillips head screws and tighten them in the clockwise direction until they
are snug. Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic light housing or the lens cover. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights or press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to activate the lights. For more,
check out all of my
2012-2016 Mitsubishi Mirage DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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