2020 Dodge Challenger Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement

All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.

* The headlamps are a type of high-voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.

REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS

LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP — MODELS WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS — IF EQUIPPED

1. Open the hood.

   

   Headlamp Assembly Dust Cap Location

   Note:

   Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp housing by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove.

   

   Headlamp Location

   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.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.

5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the headlamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.

6. Reinstall the dust cap.

LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP — MODELS WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS — IF EQUIPPED

The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.

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 electrocution if not serviced properly. See an authorized dealer for service.

Note:

On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.

FRONT PARK/SIGNATURE LAMP

The Front Park/Signature function is part of the headlamp assembly and use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The headlamps must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer.

FRONT TURN/DRL LAMP

The Front Turn/DRL function is part of the headlamp assembly and use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The headlamps must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer.

FRONT/REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP

The Side Markers use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The Side Markers must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer.

TAIL/TURN AND STOP LAMP

The Tail/Turn and Stop Lamps use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The Tail/Turn and Stop Lamps must be replaced as an assembly, see an authorized dealer.

CENTER TAIL/BACKUP LAMP

The Center Tail/Backup Lamp use LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The Center Tail/Backup Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL)

The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.

LICENSE LAMP

The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not serviceable separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an assembly; see an authorized dealer.