2009 DODGE DAKOTA bulb

NExhaust System...................... 363
NCooling System...................... 366
NBrake System....................... 371
NClutch Hydraulic System............... 372
NManual Transmission.................. 372
NAutomatic Transmission................ 372
NTransfer Case....................... 375
NAxles............................. 375
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 376
mFuses.............................. 381
NUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center)............................ 381
mVehicle Storage....................... 386mReplacement Light Bulbs................. 387
mBulb Replacement..................... 387
NHeadlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn
Lights............................. 387
NRear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps,
And Turn Signal Bulbs Ð Replacement..... 389
NCenter High-Mounted Stop Light And Cargo
Lamp............................. 391
NLicense Lamps...................... 394
NFog Lights......................... 395
mFluids And Capacities................... 396
mFluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts....... 397
NEngine............................ 397
NChassis............................ 398
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problem persists, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap.
If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
off.
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 that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recentlyserviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II 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 II 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 the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light........................WL212±2
Cargo Light............................ 921
Overhead Console Lights................... 192
Reading Light.......................WL212±2
LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior Bulb No.
Headlight............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Side Marker............3157NA
Back-Up..............................3157
Center High Mounted Stop Light............. 921
Fog Light.............................9145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal.................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn Lights
1. Open the hood
2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.
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3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the
headlight housing from the fender panel.
4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in your
hands, unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector.
5. Twist 1/4-turn and remove headlight bulb from hous-
ing and replace.NOTE:The headlight bulb is a halogen bulb. Take care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from
your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which
reduces bulb life.
To remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket
1/4-turn and remove socket from housing. Pull bulb
straight from socket.
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Rear Side Marker, Taillamps/Stop Lamps, And
Turn Signal Bulbs Ð Replacement
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheet metal.2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body.
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3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the housing.4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.
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5. Reverse this procedure to install bulb and housing.
Place the two raised blocks past the body.Center High-Mounted Stop Light And Cargo
Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to
the body, as shown.
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4. Turn desired bulb socket 1/4-turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
²Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Light
6. Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs and
housing.
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