Dodge Ram
1500 Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out rear passenger
dome light bulb in a fourth generation 2009-2013 Dodge RAM 1500 truck.
 Ram 1500 Dome Light |
 Pry Open At Notch |
 Swing Lens Cover Open |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the fourth generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) Dodge
RAM 1500 truck in changing a burnt out bulb in the rear passenger
overhead dome light housing. Owners of other Dodge, Ram Trucks, or Chrysler vehicles such as the Dart, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, C/V Tradesman, 200, 300 and Town & Country may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement double end cap "fuse" style dome light bulb is part # 578 or 212-2 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, Eiko, and GE. If you would like to have a brighter dome light, choose a compatible 578 LED bulb. The only tool needed to change the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Dome Bulb Exposed |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 # 578 or # 212-2 Bulb |
| Insert the blade of
the small flathead screwdriver in to the notch on the right (driver side) of
the dome light bulb lens cover. Gently pry out the driver side of the translucent plastic lens cover and swing the cover open to the left (passenger side). Grasp the old bulb with your thumb and forefinger before pulling it straight out of the socket. |
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 Dome Bulb Socket |
 Push In New Bulb |
 New Bulb Installed |
| Push a new #
578 or
212-2 bulb straight in to the socket. (Tip - If you are installing an LED bulb and it doesn't work at first, try flipping it around in the socket.) |
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 Swing Cover Closed |
 Snap Cover In Place |
 Test New Dome Light Bulb |
| Swing the lens
cover closed to the right (driver side) and gently snap it back in to place. Test the new dome light bulb by opening the door or pressing the unlock button on the key fob. For more,
check out my other
Dodge RAM 1500 Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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