Replacing Exterior Bulbs - Chrysler 300c Owner's Manual

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Replacing Exterior Bulbs

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 ignition turned to the OFF position. 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 lights. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately
10 seconds, as the system charges.
Bi - Halogen Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
— If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the head-
lamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to
access the headlamp (outboard) bulb cap.
Headlamp Bulb Cap
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counter-
clockwise to unlock it.
4. Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counter-
clockwise, and then pull it out of the head-
lamp assembly.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Headlamp Bulb Location
5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring
assembly and install the replacement bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb and wiring assembly into
the headlamp assembly, and then turn it
clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cap in the head-
lamp housing and rotate it clockwise to lock
it.
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.
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