2008 DODGE SPRINTER light

518 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
5
\1
Open the rear doors (
\2
page 100).
\1
Insert a screwdriver into
recesses
2
and pry off covers
1
.
\1
Using the wheel wrench from the ve-
hicle tool kit (
\2
page 515), now un-
screw the visible bolts approximately
20 turns counterclockwise.
3Securing hook
4Sleeve
5Spare wheel bracket\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
slight-
ly and release left securing hook
3
.
\1
Slide the pump lever for the jack into
sleeve
4
on spare wheel
bracket5
.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
using
the pump lever and release right se-
curing hook
3
.
\1
Slowly lower spare wheel bracket
5

to the ground.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
5
slight-
ly and pull the pump lever out of
sleeve
4
.
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520 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
5
\1
Loosen thumb nuts
3
by hand and
remove.
\1
Loosen fixing nuts
2
to the thread
end.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
4
slight-
ly and release left securing hook
1
.
\1
Slide th pump lever for the jack into
sleeve on the right-hand side of the
spare wheel bracket
4
.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
4
using
the pump lever and release right se-
curing hook
1
.
\1
Slowly lower spare wheel bracket 4
to the ground.
\1
Raise spare wheel bracket
4
slight-
ly and pull the pump lever out of
sleeve.
\1
Use the pump lever to raise the
spare wheel beyond the rear end of
the spare wheel bracket.
\1
Carefully remove the spare wheel
from the bracket.Warning
G
Take care not to trap your fingers when
you lift out the spare wheel.
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522 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
5
Panel van
1Retaining band
2Retainer\1
Pull support cable
1
slightly down-
ward and pull it out of retainer
2
.
\1
Pull out the wheel chock.
ChassisThe wheel chock is on the left-hand side
behind the rear axle.Example illustration of chassis
\1
Pull the retainer springs down and
remove the chock.
.If it is no longer possible to close the
sliding sunroof, you can close it manual-
ly by operating the drive located behind
the trim at the front of the sliding sun-
roof.
!
CAUTION
When storing it away, make sure that
the chock is secured in the retainer
by the retaining band.
!
CAUTION
When storing it away, make sure that
the chock is secured in the retainer
by the retainer springs.
Sliding sunroof*
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525 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
\3 Changing bulbsBulbs and lights are an important aspect
of vehicle safety. For this reason, make
sure that all bulbs are in working order at
all times.\4
Switch off the lights to avoid a short
circuit.
\4
Only touch new bulbs with a clean
lint-free cloth or something similar.
Do not work with wet or greasy fin-
gers.
\4
Only fit 12 V bulbs of the same type
as before and of the correct wattage.
\4
Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly.
\4
If the newly installed bulb does not
light up either, visit an authorized
Sprinter Dealer.
\4
Have the following LEDs and bulbs
changed at an authorized Sprinter
Dealer:\4
The additional turn signals in the
exterior mirrors
\4
The third brake lamp (cargo and
passenger vans only)*
\4
The bi-xenon headlamps*
\4
The foglamps*
Before changing bulbs
Warning
G
Bulbs and bulb holders can become very
hot. For this reason, allow the light to cool
down before changing the bulb.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurized and may ex-
plode when changed. You should there-
fore wear eye protection and gloves when
you are changing them.
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526 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5

\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
Front bulbs
Bulb
Model
1
Additional turn sig-
nal
PY 16 W
2
Turn signal
PY 21 W
3
Halogen headlamp:
low-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Bi-xenon headlamp*:
low-beam
headlamp / high-
beam headlamp
D1S-35 W
4
Halogen headlamp:
high-beam headlamp
H7 55 W
Cornering lamp*
(Canada only)
H7 55 W
5
Foglamp*
H11 55 W
Bulb
Model
6
Parking lamp/side
marker/standing
lamp (Canada only)
WY 5 W
Bulb
Model
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531 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Changing the rear bulbs (van /crewbus)\1
Switch off the lighting.
Rear lamp units1Securing screws
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove the rear
lamp unit in the direction of the ar-
row.
\1
Remove the connector.
Bulb
Model
8
Perimeter lamp/side
marker
R5W
9
Turn signal
PY 21 W
a
Brake lamp
P21W
b
Reverse lamp
P21W
c
Rear foglamp
(driver’s side)
P 21 W
d
Tail lamp
R5W
e
License plate lamp
R5W
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533 Practical hints
Changing bulbs
5
Changing the rear bulbs (chassis)Example illustration of chassis
1Securing screws
2Lens
3Perimeter lamp, side marker
4Turn signal lamp
5Brake lamp6Tail lamp
7Rear foglamp (driver’s side)
8License plate lamp
9Reverse lamp
\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove lens
2
.
\1
Press the bulb into the bulb holder
and screw it out in a counterclock-
wise direction.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb
holder and screw it in clockwise.
\1
Replace lens
2
and retighten
screws
1
.
\1
Switch off the lighting.
Identification lamps W 5 W (cab
chassis only) Changing additional bulbs1Securing screws
2Bulb holder
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534 Practical hintsChanging bulbs
5
\1
Switch off the lighting.
\1
Undo screws
1
and remove lamp
housing.
\1
Turn the bulb holder
2
and remove it
together with the bulb.
\1
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder 2
.
\1
Press the new bulb into the bulb hol-
der
2
.
\1
Screw the bulb holder
2
containing
the bulb into the lamp housing.
\1
Carefully reattach the lamp housing
and retighten screws
1
.
License plate lamp
W5W
1Bulb holder with lens
2Recess
\1
Insert a screwdriver or similar imple-
ment into recess
2
and carefully
pry off lens
1
.
\1
Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
\1
Insert the new bulb.
\1
Align lens
1
and clip it in, making
sure that it engages.
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