2007 DODGE DAKOTA bulb

▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............306
▫Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........307
▫Body Lubrication.....................307
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................307
▫Windshield Washers...................308
▫Exhaust System......................309
▫Cooling System.......................310
▫Emission Related Components............315
▫Brake System........................316
▫Clutch Hydraulic System................318
▫Manual Transmission..................318
▫Automatic Transmission................318
▫Transfer Case........................321▫Axles ..............................321
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........322
▫Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion......................323

Fuses (Power Distribution Center)...........327

Vehicle Storage........................332

Replacement Light Bulbs.................332

Bulb Replacement......................333
▫Headlamps..........................333
▫Front Park And Turn Signal Lamp..........337
▫Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, And
Turn Signal Bulbs — Replacement.........338
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And
Cargo Lamp.........................341
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3. 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.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL light will blink for approximately 5 sec-
onds and then remain on until the first engine crank or
the key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnotproceed
to the I/M station.
b. The MIL light will remain fully illuminated until the
first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means
that your vehicle’s OBD system isreadyand you can
proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot readyyou should see your
dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently
serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you mayneed to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you
normally would in order for your OBD system to update.
A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate
that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Moparparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuse
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The
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
Removing 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.
Removing Headlamp BulbDisconnecting Headlamp Bulb Connector
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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.
Removing Turn Signal Bulb
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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.
Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stoplamp, and Turn
Signal Bulbs — Replacement
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Disconnecting Turn Signal ConnectorRemoving the Two (2) Screws
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