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I.O.D. cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the
fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block.
•The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode
and kept in this position to minimize the battery drain.
•As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light ........................ WL212–2
Cargo Light ............................ 567
Overhead Console Lights ................... 192
Reading Light ....................... WL212–2 LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
Headlight
............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Sidemarker .............3157NA
Back-Up .............................. 3157
Center High Mounted Stoplight .............. 921
Fog Lamp ............................. 9145
Rear Sidemarker ......................... 168
License Plate Light ....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal .................3057
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
Removing Attaching Screw
Removing Headlamp Assembly
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the 3 screws attaching the headlamp housing
to the inner panel.
3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the
headlamp housing from the fender panel.
4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your
hands unlock and disconnect Headlamp bulb connector.
5. Twist 1/4 turn and remove headlamp bulb and socket
from housing and replace.
Removing Headlamp Assembly
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Removing Headlamp BulbUnlocking Connector
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Removing Headlamp from AssemblyRemoving Headlamp Bulb
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6. Reverse procedure to install new Headlamp bulb into
the headlamp assembly.
NOTE: These are Halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb
life.
Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp.
•
Open the hood.
•Remove the (3 ) screws attaching the headlamp hous-
ing to the inner panel.
•Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage the
headlamp housing from the fender panel.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to
replace this bulb. If the bulb socket needs replacement
disconnect the connector.
Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Connector
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•Rotate bulb socket 1/4 turn and remove socket from
housing.
•Pull bulb straight from socket.
•Reverse procedure to install new turn signal bulb.
Removing Turn Signal Bulb
Disconnecting Turn Signal Connector
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Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and Turn
Signal Bulbs — Replacement
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal. 2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body.
Removing the Two (2) Screws
Pulling Housing From Body
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3. Rotate the bulb socket from the housing. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.
Rotating Bulb Socket From HousingPulling Bulb From Socket
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5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks passed the body.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
Removing Screws
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