Dodge
Challenger Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out low & high beam
bulb in the headlights of a 3rd generation 2008-2015 Dodge Challenger.
 2015 Challenger Headlight |
 Pull Off Plastic Cover |
 Radiator Cover Removed |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014, 2015 & possibly also the 2016 model year) Dodge Challenger in
changing a burnt out combination low / high beam headlight bulb or
front turn signal light bulb. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge and RAM vehicles such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Avenger, Charger, Journey, Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan, and Ram C/V Tradesman minivan may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement bulbs for the 2008-2013 model years are as follows: Dual Low & High Beam # H13 and Front Turn Signal # 4157NA or 4157NAK. The 2015 & 2016 Challenger models are equipped with a # 9012 Low & High Beam bulb and an LED front turn signal. No tools are needed to access and replace the bulbs. |
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 Rear of Headlight Housing |
 Plastic Dust Cover |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
| Open the hood and
move to the side of the car with the burnt out headlight bulb. Gently pull off the black plastic radiator cover to release the metal friction fasteners. Set the cover aside in a safe place. Look behind the headlight housing and locate the round black plastic cover. Rotate the cover 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight off the rear of the housing. Set the cap aside in a safe place. |
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 Old Low/High Beam Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Pull Out Old Bulb |
| Rotate the base of the old combination low and high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the socket. | ||
 Pull Back Retaining Clip |
 Old Bulb Removed |
 Philips 9012 Halogen |
| Gently pull back
the retaining clip on the electrical connector before sliding the plug off
the base of the old bulb. The 2008 to 2014 Challenger models are equipped with an H13 dual low / high beam halogen bulb. This 2015 Challenger and probably also the 2016 model year are equipped with a 9012 low/high beam bulb. |
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 Push On Power Plug |
 Empty Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
| Avoid touching the
glass part of the new 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 moistened with rubbing alcohol. Insert a new # H13 or 9012 halogen bulb (depending on your model year) in to the socket. Rotate the base of the new bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 Replace Round Cover |
 Test New Headlight Bulb |
 Line Up Plastic Panel |
| Twist on the round
black plastic dust cap a 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to secure it in
place. To replace a front turn signal light bulb on the 2008 to 2014 model years, rotate the base of the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored # 4157NA or 4157NAK bulb. Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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 Push In Friction Fasteners |
 Radiator Cover Replaced |
 Headlight Bulb Replaced |
| Line up the metal
friction fasteners on the back side of the plastic radiator cover with their
corresponding slots on the vehicle. Gently pop the clips back in to place to secure the radiator cover panel. Test the new bulbs by turning on the headlights, flashing the high beams and activating the hazard signals. For more,
check out my other
2008-2015 Dodge Challenger DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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