Dodge Repair: Bulb replacement for 2010 dodge ram, oily surfaces, lamp unit


Question
I want to replace the Bulbs for my headlights in my 2010 dodge ram and the only instructions I can find are to practically remove my front end.  Something that used to take 2 min. will now take 2 hours.  There has to be an easier way.  Any suggestions?  Thanks

Answer
BULB - HEADLAMP


DUAL HEADLAMPS
CAUTION:  Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.  




Dual Headlamps  
1. Remove the front lamp unit (1) from the vehicle. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/UNIT, Front Lamp - Removal) .
2. Firmly grasp the headlamp bulb (3) in the reflector through the opening on the back of the front lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the reflector.




QUAD HEADLAMPS
CAUTION:  Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.  




Quad Headlamps  


NOTE:  There are access covers (6) installed over both headlamp bulb access holes in the quad front lamp unit housing. The illustration shows the cover for the low beam bulb removed for reference; however, both covers MUST be reinstalled prior to returning the vehicle to service.  
1. Remove the front lamp unit (1) from the vehicle. (Refer to 08 - Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/UNIT, Front Lamp - Removal) .
2. Rotate the appropriate low beam (upper) or high beam (lower) access cover (6) on the back of the front lamp unit housing counterclockwise to unlock and remove it.
3. Firmly grasp the appropriate headlamp bulb (5) in the reflector through the opening on the back of the front lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the reflector far enough to access and disconnect the front lamp unit pigtail wire harness connector from the bulb connector receptacle.
5. Remove the headlamp bulb from the lamp.