Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the "smart" or "intelligent proximity" key fob remote control for the keyless entry and push button start systems of a 1st generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and possibly also the 2019 and 2020 model years) can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your Jeep Renegade SUV (or upgrade both of them to brighter LED units), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Side Marker Light Bulb

The Jeep Renegade is equipped with a front side marker light bulb located in the front side view mirrors.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb located in the sun visor of your first generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and possibly also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Jeep Renegade SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the overhead housing attached to the headliner of your Jeep Renegade, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the A/C system in your 1st generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and possibly also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Jeep Renegade hasn't been working as well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty and moldy, you probably need to clean or change cabin air filter element in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Glove Box Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out light bulb in the glove box of your Jeep Renegade, or you'd like to upgrade it to a brighter LED unit, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you would like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 1st generation Jeep Renegade, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

To view my DIY directions for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Wiper Blade Change

If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the back windshield window of your first generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and probably also 2019 and 2020) Jeep Renegade during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM blade size and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the cargo tailgate door of your Jeep Renegade (or upgrade them both to brighter LED units), take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

The tail light housings of a first generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and perhaps also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Jeep Renegade contain the brake, rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs.

To view my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulbs

The Jeep Renegade is equipped with two cargo area (or "trunk") light bulbs. If you need to change a burnt out light bulb (or upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Headlight Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out dual filament combination low and high beam halogen headlight bulb in your Jeep Renegade, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Side Marker Bulb Change

Besides the side marker light located in the side view mirrors of a Jeep Renegade, there are also another set of side marker lights in the front quarter panels just behind the headlight housings.

Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out front quarter panel side marker light bulb (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Front Turn & DRL Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out front turn signal light bulb or the DRL (daytime running lamp) light bulb in your, check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement light bulb part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Fog Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your Jeep Renegade, check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the windshield window of your Jeep Renegade during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the front wiper blades.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Electrical Fuses Change

The best way to troubleshoot any electrical problem with your Jeep Renegade is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in one of the three electrical panels.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element in a 1st generation (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and possibly also the 2019 and 2020 model years) Jeep Renegade should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced at least every few years.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

12V Car Battery Change

If you've been having difficulty starting the engine in your Jeep Renegade on a cold morning and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it with a new one.

Take a look at my DIY directions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture.

Spark Plugs Change

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a Jeep Renegade with the Tigershark MultiAir II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine should last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked well before that mileage.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

2.4L Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your Jeep Renegade running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Tigershark MultiAir II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Serpentine Belt Change

If you've been hearing a chirping, screeching or squealing sound coming from the engine bay of your Jeep Renegade, you may need to change the serpentine belt (also known as the accessory, fan or v-rib belt).

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the compatible replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail picture.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a grinding or scraping sound coming from the front end of your Jeep Renegade when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to replace the front brake pads.

Check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear disc brake pads on a first generation Jeep Renegade (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and perhaps also the 2019 and 2020 model years) tend to last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions (highway or stop & go city).

To view my DIY manual for the procedure, with the part numbers, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.