2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 08 - Electrical

LAMP, Dome

BULB

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

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  2. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the notch on the right side of the dome lamp between the lens (1) and the lamp housing (2).

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  3. Gently pry the notched edge of the lens downward until it unsnaps from the housing.

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  4. While holding the lamp housing bezel (3) flush with the rear speaker enclosure, swing the notched end of the lens downward far enough to access the bulb (4).

    NOTE:

    If the lamp housing is lowered from the mounting hole, the lamp MUST be reinstalled as per the installation procedure. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8L - Lamps and Lighting/Lamps/Lighting - Interior/LAMP, Dome - Installation) .


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  5. Carefully unsnap the bulb from the two bulb holders within the lamp housing.

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LAMP

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

    2.  
  2. Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver into the notch (3) between the lens (1) and the housing (2) on the right side of the dome lamp unit.

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  3. Gently pry the end of the lens downward until it unsnaps from the housing.

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  4. Swing the lens downward until it is perpendicular to the housing.

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  5. Pull the housing downward far enough to disengage it from the rear speaker enclosure.

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  6. Pull the lamp away from the mounting hole in the speaker enclosure far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connector from the connector receptacle on the back of the lamp housing.

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  7. Remove the lamp from the vehicle.

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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.


  1. While holding the dome lamp housing bezel (3) flush with the rear speaker enclosure, align the ends of the bulb (4) with the two bulb holders within the lamp housing (2).

    NOTE:

    If the lamp housing is lowered from the mounting hole, the lamp MUST be reinstalled as per the installation procedure. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8L - Lamps and Lighting/Lamps/Lighting - Interior/LAMP, Dome - Installation) .


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  2. Carefully press the bulb firmly and evenly into the bulb holders until it snaps into place.

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  3. Swing the notched end of the lens (1) up into position against the housing, then press upward on the lens firmly and evenly until it snaps into place.

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  4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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LAMP

  1. Position the dome lamp unit (1) to the mounting hole in the rear speaker enclosure.

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  2. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the connector receptacle (4) on the back of the lamp housing.

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  3. There are four retention tabs (2) with live hinges on the back of the lamp housing that secure the lamp in the mounting hole after the lamp is installed. Be certain that all four tabs are folded inward toward the center of the lamp housing in their installation position (3) and that the lens hangs down perpendicularly from the housing, then insert the lamp housing up into the mounting hole in the speaker enclosure.

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  4. With the bezel of the lamp housing held flush against the speaker enclosure, swing the notched end of the lamp lens into position against the housing, then press on the lens firmly and evenly until it snaps into the housing.

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  5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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