How to Change a Headlight in a 2004 Dodge Dakota
Open the hood., Gently pull the rubber striping from around the buttons. , Using a 10x4 Torx driver, remove the screw that is found between the headlight and the side marker light., Slide the turn signal/ side marker light assembly forward., Twist...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the hood.
On the inside of the light assemblies, there is a rubber stripping with plastic "buttons" sticking through. -
Step 2: Gently pull the rubber striping from around the buttons.
, (from the front) , This assembly is attached to the side and bottom of the headlight assembly.
Pulling forward on the assembly it will drop when it clears the headlight slots it's hanging on. , Remove the assembly. , Remove those bolts. ,)still holding the assembly onto the vehicle.
Gently pull the headlight from the inside (outer edge closest to the radiator) to the outside and the ball will pop loose. , Lift the two prongs (not too far up!) and pull the connector loose.
This connector may not come willingly.
YANK on it if you have to. (not on the wires!) Once the connector is removed you have a headlight assembly in your hand with the bulb still in it. , Remove the collar.
DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS ON THE HEADLIGHT BULB!!! Before you yank the bulb, make note of the position of the connector. , In the event you forget, put the bulb in and turn it until it "falls" in. , (Lock it) , -
Step 3: Using a 10x4 Torx driver
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Step 4: remove the screw that is found between the headlight and the side marker light.
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Step 5: Slide the turn signal/ side marker light assembly forward.
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Step 6: Twist each of the light sockets until they come loose of the assembly.
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Step 7: There are 3 10mm bolts holding the headlight assembly in.
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Step 8: There is a ball and socket "fastener"(?
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Step 9: The bulb has a connector with a two prong tab on it.
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Step 10: There is a plastic collar holding the bulb in.
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Step 11: You're going to put the new bulb back in the same position.
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Step 12: Replace the plastic collar and tighten it.
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Step 13: When reassembling
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Step 14: reverse the directions.
Detailed Guide
On the inside of the light assemblies, there is a rubber stripping with plastic "buttons" sticking through.
, (from the front) , This assembly is attached to the side and bottom of the headlight assembly.
Pulling forward on the assembly it will drop when it clears the headlight slots it's hanging on. , Remove the assembly. , Remove those bolts. ,)still holding the assembly onto the vehicle.
Gently pull the headlight from the inside (outer edge closest to the radiator) to the outside and the ball will pop loose. , Lift the two prongs (not too far up!) and pull the connector loose.
This connector may not come willingly.
YANK on it if you have to. (not on the wires!) Once the connector is removed you have a headlight assembly in your hand with the bulb still in it. , Remove the collar.
DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS ON THE HEADLIGHT BULB!!! Before you yank the bulb, make note of the position of the connector. , In the event you forget, put the bulb in and turn it until it "falls" in. , (Lock it) ,
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