15–40 minutes
Exterior bulbs
Buy the bulb number stamped on the old bulb or listed in the owner’s manual, not a bulb that merely “fits a Jeep.” Low beam, high beam, and turn signals are often three different numbers.
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Find the bulb from the back of the lamp. Headlamps are usually reached from the engine bay. Some tail lamps need a trim panel in the trunk.
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Unplug the connector. Twist the socket, or release the spring clip, and pull the bulb out.
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Don’t touch the glass of a halogen bulb with bare fingers. Skin oil cooks onto the glass and shortens its life. Hold the plastic base.
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Seat the new bulb, lock the clip or socket, and reconnect the plug.
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Test the lamp before you put covers and trim back on.
If the lens is cloudy or cracked, a bulb won’t fix it. That’s a housing, which is a different search.
On Amazon, add your vehicle in the Confirm fit box at the top of the results, and check the “This fits your vehicle” badge before you buy.