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Remove and replace a turn signal bulb on the third-generation Dodge Ram 1500.
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2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
Remove and replace a turn signal bulb on the...
iFixit Library 2002-2008 Dodge Ram
Easy
15 - 25 minutes
Guide 11527
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Repair step
- Open the hood by pulling the hood lever in the driver-side footwell.
- Reach under the center of the grille and press the hood latch.
Repair step
- In this guide we will be removing the left headlight. The steps are mirrored for the right headlight.
Repair step
- Use the 10 mm socket wrench to unscrew the first of three 12 mm long 10 mm hex-head screws holding in the headlight assembly. The screw is located just to the left of the headlight assembly.
- Unscrew the second screw located approximately 6 inches below the first.
- Locate the third screw at the bottom left corner of the headlight assembly just behind the bumper and remove.
Repair step
- Pinch the bottom of the rubber gasket at the left side of the assembly and remove it from the plastic "buttons" on the headlight assembly.
Repair step
- Locate the blue headlight wire. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry up one side of the clamping teeth and pull the connector off.
- Locate the green turn signal wire clamp. Use a flathead screwdriver to push in the tab on the side and pull off the connector.
- Now that all connections between the car and the headlight assembly are disconnected, it is safe to remove the headlight assembly from the truck.
Repair step
- Turn the turn signal bulb holder counterclockwise until it stops.
- Remove the bulb holder.
- Inspect the bulb. Check for broken filaments or cracked glass.