2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 08 - Electrical

LAMP, Side Repeater

BULB

BULB



NOTE:

The front side marker lamps are used only on vehicles manufactured for domestic markets, while repeater lamps are used only on vehicles manufactured for export markets. The service procedures for the bulbs of these two unique lamps are the same.


  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

    2.  
  2. Reach between the front wheel flare (3) and the front tire above the front bumper (2) to access the back of the lamp (1).

    3.  
  3. Firmly grasp the bulb socket (4) and connector on the back of the lamp and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.

    4.  
  4. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.

    5.  
  5. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.

    6.  

LAMP

LAMP



NOTE:

The following procedure applies to either the front side marker lamps used on vehicles manufactured for the domestic market or to the repeater lamps used on vehicles manufactured for the export market. Although the lamps and bulbs are unique, the service procedures are the same.


  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

    2.  
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.

    3.  
  3. Disconnect the ends of the jumper wire harness (3) from the front side marker/repeater lamp bulb socket and from the engine wire harness.

    4.  
  4. Remove and disassemble the front fender flare (6), reinforcement bracket (5) and wheel liner (2) from the vehicle. Take the proper precautions to protect the fender flare from cosmetic damage during disassembly. (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/MOLDING - Removal) .

    5.  
  5. Release the two integral latch features on the back of the lamp housing (4) and unhook the integral hook feature on the lamp housing from the slot in the lamp seat of the front fender flare reinforcement bracket.

    6.  

BULB

BULB

CAUTION:

Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.



NOTE:

The front side marker lamps are used only on vehicles manufactured for domestic markets, while repeater lamps are used only on vehicles manufactured for export markets. The service procedures for the bulbs of these two unique lamps are the same.


  1. Reach between the front wheel flare (3) and the front tire above the front bumper (2) to access the back of the lamp (1).

    2.  
  2. Align the base of the bulb with the lamp socket (4).

    3.  
  3. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.

    4.  
  4. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the lamp.

    5.  
  5. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.

    6.  
  6. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.

    7.  
  7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

    8.  

LAMP

LAMP



NOTE:

The following procedure applies to either the front side marker lamps used on vehicles manufactured for the domestic market or to the repeater lamps used on vehicles manufactured for the export market. Although the lamps and bulbs are unique, the service procedures are the same.


  1. Position the front side marker/repeater lamp (4) into the lamp seat in the front fender flare reinforcement bracket (5). Be certain that the integral hook feature on the lamp housing is engaged in the slot on one side of the seat and that the two integral latch features on the lamp housing are fully engaged.

    2.  
  2. Reassemble and reinstall the front fender flare (6), reinforcement bracket, wheel liner (2) and side marker/repeater lamp to the vehicle as a unit. (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/MOLDING - Installation) .

    3.  
  3. Reconnect the ends of the jumper wire harness (3) to the front side marker/repeater lamp bulb socket and to the engine wire harness.

    4.  
  4. Lower the vehicle.

    5.  
  5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

    6.