Dodge Repair: changing headlamp bulb for 2005 Dodge Magnum, high intensity discharge, dodge magnum


Question
How do I change out the headlamp bulb?  I have disconnected the cable from the bulb but I do not know how the bulb comes out.  I noticed that there are tabs on the replacement which leads me to believe that the old bulb must somehow be twisted before I am able to pull it out.  But the bulb won't budge in either direction.

Answer
REMOVAL
HALOGEN HEADLAMP




NOTE: If replacing the left low or high beam headlamp, the air box has to be removed first

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the lamp electrical connector.
Twist lamp (1 and 2) out of headlamp housing.

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) - LOW BEAM
HEADLAMP




NOTE: If replacing the left front low beam HID headlamp, the air box has to be removed first

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the rubber boot (1) protecting the lamp/igniter from the elements.




Disconnect the electrical cable connector to the lamp/igniter by pulling straight down.




Release the retaining wire clip on the back of the lamp/igniter.
Grab the igniter by pulling rearward and rocking it slightly as you pull.
Pull the igniter straight out of the headlamp unit. The lamp is integral to the igniter and cannot be separated.

BALLAST MODULE




Remove the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).




From the underside of the headlamp unit, remove the six retaining screws (1).




Pull the ballast module out of headlamp unit.
Disconnect the two electrical connectors (1 and 2).
One of the connectors (1) will be a standard push tab to release connector.
The second connector (2) has a lever that must be rotated away or down from the wire of the cable and connector.
Separate ballast module from headlamp unit.

CABLE




Remove the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).




From the underside of the headlamp unit, remove the six retaining screws (1).




Pull the ballast module out of headlamp unit.
Disconnect the cable connector (2) Move the lever away or down from the wire of the cable and connector.




Remove the rubber boot (1) protecting the lamp/igniter from the elements.




Disconnect the electrical cable connector to the lamp/igniter by pulling straight down.




Maneuver cable through headlamp unit to separate