Dodge Journey
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the tail gate of a 1st generation 2009 to 2014 Dodge Journey.
2009 Journey License Plate |
Right License Plate Light |
Release Tab On Left |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Dodge Journey SUV in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb
in the tail gate. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge and RAM vehicles with similar license plate light housings such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan, Ram C/V Tradesman and 1500 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement bulb is part number 168 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko, and PIAA. If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulb such as the W5W, 194, 2825 or a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to change the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver. |
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Press Black Release Tab |
Pull Out Bulb Housing |
Bulb Housing Removed |
The first step is
to locate the side of the license plate light bulb housing with the small
opening. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in to the opening and press the black plastic release tab. Continue holding in the black plastic release tab while pulling down the housing to remove it from the underside of the tail gate. Pull the entire bulb housing out of the tail gate. |
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
Remove Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old # 168 Bulb |
Rotate the base of
the light grey bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight
out of the housing. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 168 miniature wedge base bulb or a brighter LED unit. |
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Test New Bulb - Press Unlock |
Re-Insert Bulb Socket |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
You can test that
the new bulb is working properly by pressing the "Unlock" button on the key
fob to turn on the license plate lights. Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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Re-Insert Wires First |
Pop In Black Plastic Clip |
Testing New Light Bulbs |
Insert the wires in
to the tail gate first and then gently snap in the other side of the
housing. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights or pressing the unlock button on the key fob.
For more, check out my other
Dodge Journey Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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