Chrysler 200
Trunk Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change the cargo area light bulb
in the trunk of a 1st generation 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 sedan with pictures.
2013 Chrysler 200 Trunk Light |
Pull Back Carpet Liner |
Trunk Light Bulb Housing |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Chrysler
200 sedan in changing a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the
trunk. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM vehicles with similar key fobs such as the Avenger, 300, Town & Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, Patriot, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass, 1500, 2500, 3500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement "rigid loop base" type light bulb is part number 562 which is available from manufacturers such as Sylvania, ACDelco, GE, PIAA and Eiko. If you would like to have a brighter trunk light, install a compatible replacement 562 LED bulb. The only tool needed to change the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool used to pry out the light housing. |
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Pry Out Bulb Housing |
Disconnect Power Plug |
Bulb In Socket |
Pull back the
carpeted trunk liner and locate the small notch on the right side of the
bulb housing. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in to the notch on the right side of the trunk light bulb housing and gently pry it out from the metal body panel. Press the release button on the white plastic power connector and slide it straight out of its socket. If the OEM bulb was working, let it cool down for at least a few minutes. |
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Remove Old Bulb |
Old # 562 Rigid Loop Bulb |
Insert New # 562 Bulb |
Pull the old bulb
out of the socket. Insert a new # 562 rigid loop base in to the socket. I'd recommend using the Sylvania 562 LL long life light bulbs since they tend to last for years. |
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Push In Power Plug |
New Bulb Working |
Re-Insert Wires First |
Push the power plug
straight in to it's socket. The new bulb should immediately turn on. (Tip - If you installed an LED bulb and it doesn't work at first, try flipping it around 180 degrees in the socket.) |
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Pop In Light Housing |
Replace Trunk Liner |
Trunk Bulb Replaced |
Re-insert the wires
on the housing in to the left side of the opening in the body panel first. Then gently snap in the right side of the housing. For more, check out my other
Chrysler 200 DIY Maintenance & Repair Guides. |
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