2015 Dodge Charger Sxt Headlight Replacement Repair Guide

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                          15 - 25 minutes

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Introduction

Probable cause: Light burnout

Tools used: A Phillips screwdriver and an 8 mm socket.

Note: The tools provided are the exact ones used during the repair which can be purchased from the link. Feel free to explore options. The most important is for the socket to be 8mm. It has to be compatible with the ratchet you are using to loosen the screws.

Result: Headlight replaced successfully and a lot of money saved!

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Step 1

              Headlight Bulb

Before you begin, make sure the car is turned off and placed in park.
Pop open your hood.
This model of Charger does not require a stand to hold the hood. It will automatically hold on its own.

Before you begin, make sure the car is turned off and placed in park.

Pop open your hood.

This model of Charger does not require a stand to hold the hood. It will automatically hold on its own.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the intake filter cover.
Slowly loosen the screws. Loosening them too quickly may result in the screw falling into the engine compartment.
Grab the intake cover with both hands and gently lift upwards.
Place the cover safely on top of the main engine.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the intake filter cover.

Slowly loosen the screws. Loosening them too quickly may result in the screw falling into the engine compartment.

Grab the intake cover with both hands and gently lift upwards.

Place the cover safely on top of the main engine.

Step 3

Once the air intake cover is removed, the air filter can be taken out.

Once the air intake cover is removed, the air filter can be taken out.

Step 4

Loosen the bolt using a ratchet and an 8mm socket.
Lift the air intake compartment up and out of the engine bay.

Loosen the bolt using a ratchet and an 8mm socket.

Lift the air intake compartment up and out of the engine bay.

Step 5

Once the intake is safely removed, you can access the headlight compartment.
Remove the headlight compartment cap by twisting it counterclockwise.

Once the intake is safely removed, you can access the headlight compartment.

Remove the headlight compartment cap by twisting it counterclockwise.

Step 6

Remove the headlight compartment by twisting it counterclockwise.
Now remove the old headlight bulb by lifting the small lever.
Use gloves or a rag to keep from touching old oils or burnt marks.

Remove the headlight compartment by twisting it counterclockwise.

Now remove the old headlight bulb by lifting the small lever.

Use gloves or a rag to keep from touching old oils or burnt marks.

Step 7

Connect the new headlight bulb and firmly align the bulb to the compartment.
Insert it back into the compartment and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Double check that the bulb is properly installed and connected. If it is not installed properly, you will have to remove the intake once more.
Use gloves or a rag. Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your fingers as it can damage it and lower its performance.

Connect the new headlight bulb and firmly align the bulb to the compartment.

Insert it back into the compartment and turn it clockwise to secure it.

Double check that the bulb is properly installed and connected. If it is not installed properly, you will have to remove the intake once more.

Use gloves or a rag. Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your fingers as it can damage it and lower its performance.

Step 8

Place the intake compartment back in its original place. Tighten the screw with the 8mm socket used in step 4
Place the air filter back in its place. Align it with the intake compartment.

Place the intake compartment back in its original place. Tighten the screw with the 8mm socket used in step 4

Place the air filter back in its place. Align it with the intake compartment.

Step 9

Using both hands align the cover with the three screws holes.
Tighten the three screws using the Phillips screwdriver.
Double check that the air intake is safely secure and not loose.

Using both hands align the cover with the three screws holes.

Tighten the three screws using the Phillips screwdriver.

Double check that the air intake is safely secure and not loose.

Step 10

Power on the vehicle to ensure the headlight bulb is successfully working.

Power on the vehicle to ensure the headlight bulb is successfully working.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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