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6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to
unlock the bulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
High Beam

High Beam Headlight Cover

See the following steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Locate the high beam access cover, which can be found on the back side of the headlamps.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air Cleaner
Assembly to access passenger side headlamp/side
marker light bulbs.
4. Reach behind the headlamp and disengage the access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the high beam bulb.
6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and cover. Front Park And Turn
See the following steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Locate the park and turn socket, which can be found
on the back side of the headlamps.

Park And Turn Socket

4. Reach behind the headlamp and unlock the park and turn socket from the lamp by rotating counter -
clockwise a quarter turn.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
6. Separate the bulb from the socket without twisting.
7. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with
your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily
surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
 Always use the correct bulb size and type for replace -
ment. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat
and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb socket, or
the lamp wiring.
CAUTION!
 Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with
your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily
surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
 Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may
overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb
socket, or the lamp wiring.
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Side Marker Lamp
See the following steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Locate the side marker lamp, which can be found on
the back side of the headlamps.

Side Marker Lamp

4. Disengage the side marker socket by rotating counterclockwise a quarter turn.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the housing.
6. Separate the bulb from the socket without twisting.
7. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
FOG LAMPS — IF EQUIPPED
Please see an authorized dealer for service on LED and
Halogen front fog lamps.
Halogen
See the following steps to replace:

1. Reach under and behind the front fascia/bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing.

2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb.

Fog Lamp Bulb

3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
5. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and cover.
REAR TAIL/STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACKUP
LAMPS

1. Remove the two screws and pushpin retainers that pass through the bed sheet metal.

Tail Lamp Locations

CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with
your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily
surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
1 — Tail Lamp
2 — Fasteners
3 — Pushpin Retainers

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2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far
enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the
outboard side of the lamp housing from the two
plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side
panel.

Tail Lamp Removal

3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.

Wiring Harness Connector

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock it from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)
WITH CARGO LAMP
See the following steps to replace:

1. Remove the four screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.

CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations

2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wiring harness to the body.

CHMSL Bulb Location

3. Turn the desired bulb socket a quarter turn counter -
clockwise and remove the socket and bulb from
housing.
4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
 Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with
your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily
surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with
your fingers or by allowing it to contract other oily
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Replacement ........................................................... 380
Rotation ................................................................... 386
Run Flat ................................................................... 378
Safety.............................................................. 370
, 377
Sizes ........................................................................ 371
Snow Tires ............................................................... 381 Spare Tires ..................................................... 381
, 382
Spinning .................................................................. 379
Trailer Towing .......................................................... 179
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................ 379
Types ....................................................................... 380 Wheel Nut Torque ................................................... 392
To Open Hood..................................................................74
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ........................... 173
, 176
Tonneau Cover ...................................................... 86, 388
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................................. 388
Tow/Haul Mode............................................................ 130
Towing .................................................................. 173
, 330
Disabled Vehicle ..................................................... 330
Guide ....................................................................... 176 Recreational ............................................................ 186
Weight...................................................................... 176
Towing Behind A Motorhome ...................................... 186
Traction ......................................................................... 189
Traction Control............................................................ 268 Trailer Reverse Steering Control..................................177
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .................................. 173
, 268
Trailer Tire Pressure ..................................................... 280
Trailer Towing ................................................................ 173 Frontal Area ............................................................. 173
Hitches .....................................................................176
Minimum Requirements ......................................... 179
Mirrors ........................................................................ 42
Tips ...........................................................................184 Trailer And Tongue Weight...................................... 176Weight Carrying Hitch.............................................. 173Weight Distributing Hitch ........................................ 174
Wiring ....................................................................... 182
Trailer Towing Guide ..................................................... 176
Trailer Weight ................................................................ 176
Transfer Case ................................................................ 354 Electronically Shifted..................................... 130
, 132
Fluid.......................................................................... 397
Transmission................................................................. 125 Automatic ....................................................... 125
, 353
Fluid.......................................................................... 397 Maintenance............................................................353Shifting .....................................................................124
Transporting Pets ......................................................... 311
Tread Wear Indicators ..................................................379
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover .................................................. 86 Cleaning ..................................................................... 92
Install.......................................................................... 90
Removal ..................................................................... 87
Turn Signals ........................................ 49
, 115, 366, 368
UUconnect Phone Call Features................................................ 232Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................................. 235
Uconnect Settings ................................................... 191
Uconnect (Radio) .......................................................... 191
Uconnect 4C Nav With 12-Inch Display ...................... 191
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display............... 191
Uconnect Phone ..................................................229
, 230
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress .................................. 233
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress ............................ 233
Bluetooth Communication Link.............................. 236
Call Continuation..................................................... 234
Call Controls ............................................................ 233
Call Termination ...................................................... 234
Cancel Command.................................................... 230
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing ............................ 231
Help Command ....................................................... 230 Join Calls.................................................................. 234
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite ......... 231
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress ......................................................... 234
Managing Your Favorites ........................................ 232 Natural Speech ....................................................... 229Operation ................................................................. 229
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