Jeep Liberty
Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the low / high beam, front
turn signal & side marker bulbs in the headlights of a 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 Jeep Liberty Headlight |
 Look Behind Headlight |
 Pry Out Red Lock Tab |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2nd generation 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Jeep Liberty in replacing a burnt
out combination low/high beam headlight, front turn signal or front
side marker bulb. Owners of other Jeep, Dodge or Chrysler vehicles such as the Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Grand Caravan, Nitro, Dart, Avenger, Challenger, Durango, Journey, Charger, Town & Country, 300, and 200 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement bulbs with their respective part numbers are as follows: High & Low Beam # H13 or 9008, Front Turn Signal # 3757A, and Front Side Marker Light Bulb # 168. The only tool needed to replace any of the headlight bulbs is a standard flathead screwdriver. |
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 Press Tab - Pull Off Plug |
 Low/High Beam Bulb |
 Remove Rubber Dust Cover |
| To replace the
combination low & high beam bulb, open the hood and look behind the
headlight assembly. Locate the bright green headlight bulb power connector and pry out the red lock tab using the flathead screwdriver. Then press down on the release tab and pull the power plug straight off the base of the bulb. Pull the black rubber dust cap off the rear of the headlight housing and set it aside in a safe place. |
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 Base of Low/High Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
| Rotate the base of the dual filament low / high beam headlight bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. | ||
 Headlight Bulb Housing |
 Philips H13 12V 60/55W |
 Insert New H13 Bulb |
| Insert a new #
H13 or
9008 bulb into the headlight housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to
secure it in place. Try to avoid getting the glass part of the new halogen bulb dirty by touching it with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay. If you do get the bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel before installing it. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 Rubber Dust Boot |
 Replace Rubber Cover |
| Push the round black rubber dust cover on to the rear of the headlight housing until it sits flush all the way around. | ||
 Push On Power Connector |
 Push In Red Lock Button |
 Low/High Bulb Replaced |
| Push the power connector on to the base of the new low/high beam headlight bulb until it clicks in place. Slide the red lock tab forward to secure the power plug. | ||
 Test New Headlight Bulb |
 Turn Signal & Sidemarker |
 Turn Front Wheels |
| Turn on the
headlights and flash the high beams to test the new bulb or bulbs. To access the front turn signal and front side marker bulbs, first turn the steering wheel all the way to the opposite side of the burnt out bulb. This will allow for more room to work behind the wheel well liner. |
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 Wheel Well Liner |
 Pry Out Fastener Center |
 Center Piece Removed |
| The wheel well
liner is held in place by three black plastic pop rivet fasteners.
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the small center piece of each pop rivet and remove it. Then pry out the larger outer piece of the fastener. |
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 Pull Out Pop Rivet |
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 3 Pop Rivets Removed |
| Set the three pop
rivet fasteners aside in a safe place. Pull back the wheel well liner to access the front turn signal and front side marker bulb sockets. |
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 Pull Back Wheel Well Liner |
 Front Sidemarker Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| The front side
marker light bulb socket is located at the side of the vehicle just past the
wheel well liner. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. |
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 Pull Out Side Marker Bulb |
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 Pry Out Red Locking Tab |
| Pull the old #
168 miniature wedge base light bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new
one.
If necessary, you can also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the number 158, 194, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED bulb. (You may not need to disconnect the sidemarker bulb socket as I have done in the photos above and below.) |
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 Disconnect Power Plug |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 Push In New # 168 Bulb |
| Insert the side marker bulb socket back into the housing at the side of the vehicle and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. | ||
 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 Turn Signal Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| The bright green turn signal bulb socket is located at the front of the vehicle's bumper. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. | ||
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 Push In New 3757A Bulb |
 Insert Bulb & Socket |
| Pull the old front
turn signal bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new #
3757A (or
"3757AK") bulb straight into the socket. Insert the turn signal bulb socket back into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
 Test New Light Bulbs |
 Replace Wheel Well Liner |
| Turn on the headlights and activate the hazard signals to test the new front turn signal and/or front side marker lamps. | ||
 Insert Larger Outer Piece |
 Push In Center of Rivet |
 3 Fasteners Replaced |
| Replace the wheel
well liner and insert the larger outer pieces of the three black plastic pop
rivets.
Then push in the smaller center pieces of each pop rivet to secure them in place. For more, check out my other
Jeep Liberty Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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