bulb CHRYSLER 300 LX 2005 User Guide

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you
shouldnotproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or
start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD
system isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579
Overhead Console Reading Lights............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights.....................A6220
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Door Courtesy.......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light.................JKLE14140
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for re-
placement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior (300, 300 Touring) Bulb
Number
Low Beam Headlamp.....................9006
High Beam Headlamp....................9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp.................3757AK
Front Inner Park Lamp..................194NA
Front Outer Park Lamp..................194NAFront Fog LampÐIf Equipped...........9145/H10
(Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker......... W5W(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp.....................3057
Rear Sidemarker......................... 168
Backup Lamp..........................3057
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)....... LED
License................................ 168
LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior (300C) Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen)....9006XS
Low Beam Headlamp ± High Intensity
Discharge (HID)........... D1S(Serviced at Dealer)
High Beam Headlamp....................9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp.................3157AK
Front Fog Lamp.......9145/H10 (Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker......... W5W(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop Lamp.........................3057
Tail Lamp.............................3057
Turn Signal Lamp.......................3057
Backup Lamp..........................3057
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)....... LED
License.............................. W5W
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer
Park Lamp ± 300
²
Open the hood.
²Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter-
clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket
assembly.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver's side head-
lamp assembly.
²Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly.
Reinstall the socket assembly, and turn clockwise.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp ± 300C
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) Ð If
Equipped
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
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NOTE:On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis-
charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turned
on there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as
the system charges.
²Open the hood.
²Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter-
clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket
assembly.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver's side head-
lamp assembly.
²Replace the bulb and push into socket assembly.
Reinstall the socket assembly, and turn clockwise.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, and Tail/Stop
Turn Lamp Ð 300
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp
assembly.3. Pull back the trunk liner.
4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail lamp assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
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6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access
bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove.
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8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket.
9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
tail light assembly.
10. Close the trunk.
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7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access
bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove.
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8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket.
9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
tail light assembly.
10. Close the trunk.
License Lamp
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the
bulb from the socket.3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket
assembly.
4. Reattach the light to the rear fascia.
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