Bulb Replacement; Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp - Chrysler 300 2015 Operating Information Manual

BULB REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as
atmospheric conditions change to allow the
condensation to change back into a vapor.
Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate
the clearing process.
Low Beam And High Beam
Headlamp
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
— 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. Be-
cause of this, you should not attempt to
service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a head-
lamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer for service.
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WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of HID headlamps when the head-
lamp switch is turned ON. It may cause
serious electrical shock or electrocution if not
serviced properly. See your 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.
Standard Low Beam And High Beam
Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
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. Reach behind the headlamp housing to ac-
cess the headlamp (outboard) 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.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assem-
bly 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 headlamp
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 an oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.