Chrysler 200
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the trunk lid of a 1st generation 2011 to 2014 Chrysler 200 with
photos.
 Chrysler 200 License Plate Lights |
 Left License Plate Light |
 Push In Black Release Tab |
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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 license plate light bulb in the
trunk lid. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM vehicles 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 bulb is part number 2825 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko, PIAA, Philips You may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, 168, W5W, 194 or a 2825 LED bulb. The only tool needed to change the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Pull Out Light Housing |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Remove Bulb Socket |
| Locate the small
black plastic release tab at the outer edge of both the left (driver) and
right (passenger) side license plate light bulb housings. Gently push the black plastic release tab in towards the center of the car with the small flathead screwdriver. Pull the light housing down out of the underside of the trunk lid. Rotate the grey light bulb housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. Set the housing aside in a safe place. |
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 Pull Out Old 2825 Bulb |
 Old Miniature Wedge # 2825 |
 Push In New Light Bulb |
| Pull the old bulb
straight out of the socket and push in a new #
2825 bulb. If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 158, 168, W5W, 194 or a brighter LED unit. |
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 New Bulb Installed |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Wires First |
| Re-insert the bulb
socket in to the light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it
in place. Re-insert the wires at the inner edge of the housing in to the underside of the trunk lid first. |
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 Pop In Retaining Clip |
 Light Housing Replaced |
 Test New License Light |
| Gently snap in the
plastic retaining clip on the outer edge of the housing. Test the new license plate light bulb by turning on the headlights or by pressing the "Unlock" button on the key fob. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more, check out my other
Chrysler 200 DIY Maintenance & Repair Guides. |
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