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How to replace brake light bulbs on Dodge Caravan?

How to replace brake light bulbs on Dodge Caravan?

The first step to replacing the brake light or rear turn signal (parking) light bulbs on a 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan is to open the trunk lid. Then locate the two black plastic pop rivets on the side of the tail light assembly. You’ll need something flat and thin such as a flathead screwdriver to pop them out.

How to change instrument panel lights in a Dodge Caravan?

Remove any burnt out bulbs by twisting them to the left and pulling them out of their sockets. Install new bulbs by pushing them into the sockets of the instrument cluster and twisting to the right in order to secure them. Reassemble the instrument panel and the dash trim panels. Reattach the battery’s negative terminal. Close the hood.

Where are the tail lights on a Dodge Caravan?

Hold on to the tail light assembly after you remove the two black plastic pop rivets to prevent the housing from falling and damaging the van’s paint or side body panel. When removing the tail light assembly, you’ll notice a black plastic tab that fits into a slot on the side of the Caravan.

What are the warning lights on a Dodge Caravan?

These lights allow the driver to view the fuel gauge and speedometer as well as the many warning lights that come on whenever there is an issue with the Caravan. Replacing these lights involves access the instrument cluster itself and replacing the bulbs with new 194-type bulbs.

The first step to replacing the brake light or rear turn signal (parking) light bulbs on a 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan is to open the trunk lid. Then locate the two black plastic pop rivets on the side of the tail light assembly. You’ll need something flat and thin such as a flathead screwdriver to pop them out.

Why are the lights on my Dodge Caravan going out?

A common issue with the Dodge Caravan (and Chrysler Town & Country?) is the instrument panel lights going out. This makes it almost impossible to see your fuel gauge or speedometer during night driving. In this video I show how I was able to replace those lights with replacement parts for less than $20. The process takes around a half hour.

Hold on to the tail light assembly after you remove the two black plastic pop rivets to prevent the housing from falling and damaging the van’s paint or side body panel. When removing the tail light assembly, you’ll notice a black plastic tab that fits into a slot on the side of the Caravan.

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Ruth Doyle