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Jeep Patriot Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out low / high beam or front turn signal bulb in a 1st generation 2007 to 2016 Jeep Patriot SUV.

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2016 Patriot Headlight
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Green Plastic Power Plug
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Press In Release Tab
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Jeep Patriot SUV in changing the dual filament low and high beam bulb or the front turn signal light bulb in the headlight housings.

Owners of other Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat and RAM vehicles such as the Compass, Renegade, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, 500, Town & Country, 200, 300, Pacifica, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, RAM 1500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster Van may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The replacement light bulb part numbers are as follows: Low & High Beam # H13 and Front Turn Signal # 3757A (or 3757NAK or 3757NA).

No tools are needed to replace the low/high beam bulbs. To access and replace the front turn signal, you'll need 7mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet.



 
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Electrical Connector Removed
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Base of Old Headlight Bulb
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
The first two steps are to open the hood and then move to the side of the SUV with the burnt out headlight bulb.

Reach in behind the headlight housing and locate the green plastic electrical connector for the low / high beam bulb.

Press in the release tab on the power plug before pulling it straight off the base of the old headlight bulb.

Rotate the base of the old headlight bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing.

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Pull Out Old Bulb
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Sylvania H13 Low/High
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Empty Bulb Housing
Try to avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen headlight bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay.

If you do get the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with a paper towel and some rubbing alcohol.

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Insert New H13 Bulb
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
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Push On Power Plug
Insert the new number H13 bulb in to the housing.

Rotate the new headlight bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Push the power plug straight on to the base of the new headlight bulb until it clicks securely in to place.

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Turn Front Wheels
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Wheel Well Liner
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Turn Counterclockwise
Turn the steering wheel all the way in the opposite direction of the burnt out turn signal light bulb.

Remove the three screws that hold the outer edge of the black plastic wheel well liner or "splash guard" in place by turning them counterclockwise with a 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench.

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Remove 2nd Screw
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Remove 3rd Screw
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Three 7mm Screws
Set the three screws aside in a safe place.



 

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Pry Out Splash Guard
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Pull Back Wheel Well Liner
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Access To Turn Signal Bulb
Gently pry out the wheel well liner and pull it back to access the turn signal bulb socket.
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Turn Signal Bulb Socket
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb
Rotate the turn signal bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored number 3575NAK, 3757A or 3757NA bulb.

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Push In New 3575NAK
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Empty Bulb Housing
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock
Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.
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Replace Wheel Well Liner
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Tighten 7mm Screws
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Turn Clockwise
Push the wheel well liner back in to place.

Tighten the three 7mm screws in the clockwise direction until they are snug.

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Third 7mm Screw
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Wheel Well Liner Secured
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Test New Headlight Bulb
To test the new light bulbs, turn on the headlights, flash the high beams and activate the hazard signals.

For more, check out my other 2007-2016 Jeep Patriot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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