Chrysler 300
Vanity Mirror Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out vanity mirror
light bulb in the sun visor of a 2nd generation 2011 to 2017 Chrysler 300 sedan.
 2016 300 Sun Visor |
 Flip Open Mirror Cover |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
& 2017) Chrysler 300, 300C or 300S sedan in changing a burnt out
rear passenger courtesy reading light bulb in the housing by the
overhead grab handle. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM vehicles such as the Town & Country, 200, Pacifica, Avenger, Charger, Journey, Challenger, Dart, Durango, Magnum, Grand Caravan, Grand Cherokee, Renegade, Wrangler, Compass, Liberty, Patriot, ProMaster, 1500 and C/V Tradesman minivan may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM vanity mirror bulb is part number TS-14V1CP56 Other compatible miniature "fuse" type vanity light bulbs include the TS-14V1CP, 6614F, TS-14V1CP34, ACDelco 13502343 and Eiko 40842 - 6614F. The only tool needed to access and replace the vanity light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Gently Pry Out Lens Cover |
 Lens Cover Removed |
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scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to either cover the tip of
your screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth or you can use a plastic
automotive pry bar tool. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in between the outer edge of the lens cover and the light housing. Gently pry out the lens cover and set it aside in a safe place. |
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 Gently Pry Out Old Bulb |
 Old Bulb Removed |
| Either pull out the
old bulb with your fingers or very carefully pry it out at the bottom metal
end cap with the screwdriver. Do not apply pressure to the glass center part of the to prevent from having it shatter and send glass shards flying in to your face and eyes. If the old bulb was recently turned on, be careful since it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. |
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 Push In New Light Bulb |
 Gently Pop In Lens Cover |
| Push a new
miniature fuse type bulb such as the
TS-14V1CP, 6614F or the
ACDelco 13502343 straight
in to the socket. If you are installing LED bulbs and they don't work at first, try flipping them around in the socket. Line up the translucent plastic lens cover and gently snap it back in to place. |
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 Test New Vanity Lights |
 Close Mirror Cover |
| The new bulb should
have lit up immediately.
If it didn't, open and close the vanity mirror cover or press the "unlock" button on the key fob to activate the interior lights. For more, check out all of my
2011-2017 Chrysler 300 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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