How to Change a Headlight Bulb on a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram Truck

By | November 20, 2022

How to Change a Headlight Bulb on a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram Truck
Replacing a headlight bulb on a 1994-2000 Dodge truck is easy to do and falls in the DIY category.

In the old days, pre-1990s, the entire headlight assembly was removed from the front of a vehicle.

The 1994-2001 Dodge bulbs are pulled in and out of a socket that is snapped into place by turning it on a notch.

If the truck has been sitting in a garage its whole life, then the bulb socket is easily turned off and on.

Since most have not been in a garage but outside in the weather, they require a bit of brute force to get a bulb socket off and back on.

When removing the bulb, don’t use too much force as the holder is plastic and may break.
 
Steps To Replacing the Headlight Bulb on a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram Truck

  1. Open the hood and locate the headlight bulb.
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  3. The gray plastic holder needs to be turned to the left counterclockwise to come off.
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  5. The entire assembly will come out. A clip will hold the bulb in the socket and will need to be held back while the bulb is pulled out.
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  7. The new bulb simply goes in where the old bulb came out.
     

  8. After inserting the new bulb, the gray holder needs to be turned back into place by tuning it to the right clockwise. The tabs need to be aligned correctly to get it to turn into place.
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Category: Dodge Head Light Bulbs

About Bob Thomas

Bob Thomas is an automotive mechanic with 30 plus years experience. He is a contributor to several publications and has written many articles on automotive maintenance and repairs. He also has created many auto repair videos on YouTube.

One thought on “How to Change a Headlight Bulb on a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram Truck

  1. L G H

    2001 Dodge Quad Cab… Change headlamp bulbs… All went smoothly in 20 degree wind. Very surprised. Thanks for the info & have a Great Holiday Season… Thanks Again…

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