2015 JEEP CHEROKEE clock

WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
Bi-Halogen Headlamps
1. Remove the 3 hex head screws from the wheel liner.
2. Pull the exterior edge of the liner towards the tire to
gain access to the headlamp bulb cap.
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to
unlock it.
4. Firmly grasp the bulb and connector assembly and
rotate counterclockwise to remove from the housing.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and
then connect the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock it in
place.
7. Install the bulb cap in the headlamp housing and
rotate clockwise to lock it in place.
8. Install the 3 hex head screws into the wheel liner.
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Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the upper lamp
assembly on the passenger side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then remove the bulb and socket
assembly from the lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Re-install air cleaner filter housing, if removed.
Front Fog Lamp
1. Remove the 3 hex head screws from the wheel liner.
2. Pull the exterior edge of the liner towards the tire to
gain access to the bulb.
3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp
housing.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the
fog lamp housing, and rotate the connector clockwise
to lock it in place.
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6. Install the 3 hex head screws into the wheel liner.
Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk)
1. Unlock lower access door in wheel liner.
2. Reach behind the fog lamp housing to access the bulb.
3. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and
pull straight out from the fog lamp.
4. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and
reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog
lamp housing until it locks in place.
6. Lock the lower door in the wheel liner.
Bodyside Mounted Back-up Lamp
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws that fasten the tail lamp housing to
the vehicle.
3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to
disengage the lamp from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove from
housing.
6. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb and install the socket.
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8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Reinstall the tail lamp housing and screws.
10. Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamp
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the
lower trim from the liftgate.
3. Once the trim is loose, pull it back exposing the trim
panel.
4. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, open the
trim panel exposing the back of the liftgate lamp.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove from
lamp.
7. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
8. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket.
9. Connect the electrical connector.
10. Reinstall the trim panel and the lower trim.
11. Close the liftgate.
License Plate Lamp
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp
assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
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