Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual page 370

368 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Bulb Replacement
NOTE:
Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric condi-
tions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions
occur to allow the condensation to change back into a
vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the
clearing process.
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS — IF EQUIPPED
See the following steps to replace:
1. Open hood and support using prop rod.
2. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the
top a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the bottom of the grille away, starting at one side
and working toward the other.
4. Remove the three screws holding the headlamp to
the vehicle.
5. Remove lamp from the vehicle.
6. Remove the lamp from the collar.
7. Grab the bulb and turn a quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
8. Pull the bulb from the housing.
9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position.
10. Remove connector from bulb.
11. Push connector onto new bulb base, and push the
connector locking tab to the lock position.
12. Reinstall bulb housing. Rotate the bulb a quarter turn
clockwise.
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.
NOTE:
We recommend seeing an authorized dealer for service.
FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL
See the following steps to replace:
1. Remove the front wheel liner fasteners to access
bulb sockets.
Wheel Liner
2. Turn the socket assembly a quarter turn counter-
clockwise and remove from housing. Pull the bulb
straight from the socket to replace.
NOTE:
We recommend seeing an authorized dealer for service.
LED FRONT SIDE MARKER
See the following steps to replace:
1. Remove the front wheel liner fasteners to access
side maker screw and electrical connector.
2. Remove fastening screw in the back of the front side
maker assembly and disconnect electrical connector.
3. Remove and replace LED front side marker light
assembly.
FRONT FOG LAMP — IF EQUIPPED
See the following steps to replace:
1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the
front fog lamp.
2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the front
fog lamp connector receptacle.
3. Firmly grab the bulb by the two latch features and
squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the
back of the front fog lamp housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in
the housing 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.