Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in a 3rd generation 2011 to 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV.
 2015 Outlander Sport License Plate |
 License Plate Light Housing |
 Push Towards Left |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
and 2017) Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in changing a burnt out license
plate light bulb in the tailgate door. Owners of other Mitsubishi vehicles such as the Lancer, Outlander, Mirage, ASX, RVR, Galant, I-MIEV, Montero, Eclipse, 3000GT, Endeavor, Raider, Diamante, Attrage, Carisma, Colt, Grandis, Magna, Pajero and the Space Star may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement miniature wedge base light bulb part number is 2825 (or W5W). You can also use a brighter LED bulb.No tools are needed to access and replace the license plate light bulbs. |
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 Remove Light Housing |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Bulb Socket Removed |
| To remove the
license plate light bulb housing from the underside of the trunk lid, firmly
push the housing towards the left (driver) side of the vehicle. Then pull the light housing down and out of the tailgate. Rotate the grey plastic bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Old # W5W (2825) Bulb |
 Push In New # 2825 Bulb |
| Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket. Push a new miniature wedge base number 2825 light bulb in to the socket. If you would like to have brighter license plate lights, buy some compatible LED bulbs. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Light Housing |
 Slide To Right Side |
| Re-insert the bulb
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Re-insert the bulb housing in to the underside of the tailgate and firmly slide it to the right to secure it in place. |
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 Light Housing Replaced |
 Test New Light Bulb |
 License Plate Lights On |
| To test the new
license plate light bulbs, turn on the headlights or press the "Unlock"
button on the key fob. For more, check
out all of my
2011-2017 Mitsubishi Outlander DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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