Dodge Durango (DN). Manual — part 303

INSTALLATION

(1) Engage the replacement bulb wire loop to the

terminal closest to the lamp base wire connector.

(2) Depress the opposite terminal inward and

engage the remaining bulb wire loop.

(3) Position the lamp lens on the lamp base and

press into place.

DOME LAMP BULB

REMOVAL

(1) Using a small flat blade, pry the left side (driv-

er’s side) of the lamp lens downward.

(2) Pull bulb from lamp.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install bulb in lamp.
(2) Position lens on lamp and snap into place.

2ND SEAT DOME/READING LAMP BULB

REMOVAL

(1) Using a small flat blade, pry the center rear-

ward edge of the dome/reading lamp lens downward
from lamp (Fig. 9).

(2) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 10).

INSTALLATION

(1) Position bulb in lamp.
(2) Push the lamp lens up into the lamp to secure.

Fig. 8 Underhood Lamp Bulb

1 – BULB
2 – DEPRESS TERMINAL INWARD
3 – BULB WIRE LOOP
4 – LAMP BASE

Fig. 9 Lamp Lens

1 – FLAT BLADE
2 – LENS

Fig. 10 Dome/Reading Lamp Bulb

1 – LAMP LENS
2 – BULB
3 – SWITCH

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING LAMP BULB

REMOVAL

(1) Using a small flat blade, carefully pry forward

edge of reading lamp lens downward from lamp.

(2) Disengage lamp lens from pivots on overhead

console.

(3) Rotate bulb holder and pull bulb from lamp.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position bulb in lamp and rotate to secure.
(2) Position lamp lens on overhead console. Ensure

contact tab (Fig. 11) on lamp lens is aligned with
lamp switch.

(3) Carefully press lamp lens onto pivots.

Fig. 11 Reading Lamp Lens

1 – SWITCH CONTACT TAB
2 – READING LAMP LENS

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LAMP SERVICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

LAMP SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FOG LAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PARK, TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER

LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP

(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LIFTGATE/CARGO LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TAIL, BRAKE, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP

LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LICENSE PLATE LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UNDERHOOD LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DOME LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2ND SEAT DOME/READING LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING LAMP . . . . . . . 20

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

LAMP SYSTEMS

Each vehicle is equipped with various lamp assem-

blies. A good ground is necessary for proper lighting
operation. Grounding is provided through a separate
ground wire.

When changing lamp bulbs check the socket for

corrosion. If corrosion is present, clean it with a wire
brush and coat the inside of the socket lightly with
Mopar

t Multi-Purpose Grease or equivalent.

HEADLAMPS

DESCRIPTION

Headlamps on the Durango are modular in design.

The turn/park lamp module is incorporated into the
headlamp module. The module contains four bulbs; a
dual filament headlamp bulb, two dual filament turn/
park bulbs, and a side marker bulb.

OPERATION

Headlamps and parking lamps are controlled by

the

headlamp

switch.

The

multifunction

switch

mounted on the steering column controls the high
beam function, and the turn signal function.

HEADLAMP SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

The headlamp switch modules located on the

instrument panel. The headlamp switch controls the
parking lamps and the headlamps. A separate switch
in the module controls the interior lamps, and instru-
ment cluster illumination. This switch also contains
a rheostat for controlling the illumination level of the
instrument cluster lamps.

OPERATION

The headlamp switch has an off position, a parking

lamp position, and a headlamp on position. High

beams are controlled by the multifunction switch on
the steering column. The headlamp switch cannot be
repaired. It must be replaced. Refer to Group 8E for
removal and installation procedures, and Group 8W
for wiring.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP MODULE

DESCRIPTION

The Daytime Running Lights (Headlamps) System

is installed on vehicles manufactured for sale in Can-
ada only. A separate module, mounted on the cowl,
controls the DRL.

OPERATION

The headlamps are illuminated when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position. The DRL module
receives a vehicle-moving signal from the vehicle
speed

sensor.

This

provides

a

constant

head-

lamps-on condition as long as the vehicle is moving.
The lamps are illuminated at less than 50 percent of
normal intensity.

TAIL/STOP/TURN SIGNAL/BACK–UP LAMP

DESCRIPTION

The taillamps on the Durango are mounted at the

rear of the vehicle, outboard of the rear hatch and
integrated into the lines of the vehicle. The taillamp
module contains a housing, lens, and three bulbs.
Dual filament bulb is used for tail, stop, and turn
signal operations. A separate bulb is used for back-up
illumination.

OPERATION

Tail lamp functions are controlled by the headlamp

switch. Turn signal operations are controlled by the
multifunction switch. Stop lamp functions are con-
trolled by the stoplamp switch. The back-up lamps
are controlled by the back-up lamp switch on the
transmission.

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HEADLAMP

REMOVAL

(1) Open hood.
(2) Remove the bolts attaching headlamp to the

inner fender panel (Fig. 1).

(3) Grasp the headlamp and firmly pull the head-

lamp to disengage it from the panel.

(4) Disengage the connector from the headlamp

bulb.

(5) Separate bulb from headlamp.
(6) Remove the bulb sockets from the front park/

turn signal/side marker lamps

(7) Separate headlamp module from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb glass with fingers
or other oily surfaces. Reduced bulb life will result.

(1) Install bulb sockets for the front park/turn sig-

nal/side marker lamps

(2) Engage the connector to the headlamp bulb.
(3) Position headlamp in inner fender panel and

firmly push headlamp inward to lock into place.

(4) Install the bolts attaching headlamp to the

panel.

FOG LAMP

The fog lamps are serviced from the rearward side

of the front bumper.

REMOVAL

(1) Disengage fog lamp harness connector.

(2) Remove the bolts attaching the fog lamp to the

bumper (Fig. 2).

(3) Separate fog lamp from bumper.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position fog lamp in bumper.
(2) Install the bolts attaching the fog lamp to the

bumper.

(3) Connect fog lamp harness connector.
(4) Check for proper operation and beam align-

ment.

PARK, TURN SIGNAL AND SIDE MARKER
LAMP

REMOVAL

(1) Remove torx screw attaching park lamp to

headlamp module (Fig. 3).

(2) Pull the park and turn signal lamp outward

and separate from headlamp module.

(3) Remove park and turn signal sockets from back

of lamp (Fig. 4).

(4) Remove side marker socket from back of lamp.
(5) Separate park and turn signal lamp from vehi-

cle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install side marker socket in back of lamp.
(2) Install park and turn signal sockets in back of

lamp.

(3) Using the guides on the bottom and side of the

headlamp module, align the park and turn signal
lamp under headlamp module.

(4) Slide the park and turn signal lamp inward

under headlamp module. Push firmly until the lamp
is seated.

Fig. 1 Headlamp

1 – FENDER
2 – SEAL
3 – INNER FENDER

Fig. 2 Fog Lamp

1 – FOG LAMP
2 – FRONT BUMPER

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