JEEP COMPASS 2008 1.G Owners Manual

BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps²Raise the hood and locate connector behind the head-
lamp.
Locating Headlamp ConnectorReleasing Red Lock Tab
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²Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out
at connector.
²Twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from
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.
Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling
straight back
Twisting Bulb From Socket
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Fog Lights
1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout.
2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb off of connector.
Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly
Fog Light and Connector
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Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights
Ð Replacement
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.
Removing Push-Pins
Push-Pins Removed
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2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the
lamp from the aperture panel.3. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
Pulling Lamp From Body
Removing Socket and Bulb
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4. Remove bulb from socket and replace.License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
Removing Bulb From Socket
Prying Lamp from Liftgate
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.
Removing Socket from LampRemoving Bulb From Socket
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for
replacement.
Off-Road Light
1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the
housing.
Lens Removal
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2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the
housing and rotate it into the position shown.3. Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace
the bulb.
Releasing the bulbDisconnecting bulb
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gallons 51.0 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil.)4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or
equivalent.7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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