Burnt out bulb

[eradicator006]

I just noticed I have a burnt out bulb on my 2005 Liberty. It's the front driver side one on the bumper. How exactly do I go about changing this? Here is a pic for reference. Hopefully I don't need to remove the inner wheel well liner. Thanks.

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[ridenby]

02 has a little door for getting to that area,not sure on newer ones.

 

[RageOfFury]

Argh that stupid little bulb! You gotta stick your hand through the hole in front of the bumper and reach up. It's not easy.

 

[m_volyrakis]

???
Are you talking about the one in the red circle?
I don't think it ever lighted up, nor is it supposed to, it's a reflector!(at least on my 05 export it is)

 

[67Customs]

I don't think it ever lighted up, nor is it supposed to, it's a reflector!(at least on my 05 export it is)

It does on my '05 Limited and my brother's '06 Sport.

The USA versions should light up.

I haven't had one go out, so I don't yet know the best way of changing them. However, I would think you could remove the pop rivets in the fender liner, reach back there and change it, then pop them back in. I will try to remember to check the FSM when I get home to see how it recommends to do it.

 

[m_volyrakis]

It does on my '05 Limited and my brother's '06 Sport.

The USA versions should light up.

REALLY!!!
Photos P L E A S E !!!
Me like! Me want a pair!!!!

 

[67Customs]

REALLY!!!
Photos P L E A S E !!!
Me like! Me want a pair!!!!

lol, I wish mine didn't have them. Or, I wish I could at least purchase clear ones.

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[RageOfFury]

Yeah they light up on my Canadian 06. I stuck my hand through the hole in the bumper. Wasn't easy. I'm curious to know what the FSM says.

 

[eradicator006]

Got it changed. I was able to stick my hands through the hole in the bumper. Wasn't that hard to do. I could see this being a problem if you have large hands and/or forearms.

 

[67Customs]

Yeah they light up on my Canadian 06. I stuck my hand through the hole in the bumper. Wasn't easy. I'm curious to know what the FSM says.

According to the FSM...

MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL
BULB
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to
vehicles manufactured for the North American market.
Vehicles manufactured for export markets do
not have a bulb, socket or wiring provided to illuminate
the front side marker lamp. The front side
marker lamp housing and lens are present, but
serve only as a reflector on export vehicles.
(1) Turn the front wheels full lock toward the
same side of the vehicle as the lamp being serviced.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the four fasteners securing the front of
the adjacent right or left front fender wheel liner to
the lower edge of the front bumper fascia and the
outboard surface of the frame rail ahead of the front
wheel.
(4) Reach between the front of the wheel liner and
the lower fascia to access the back of the front side
marker lamp unit housing (Fig. 57).
(5) Firmly grasp the front side marker bulb socket
on the back of the lamp housing and rotate it counterclockwise
about 30 degrees to unlock it.
(6) Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the
keyed opening in the housing.
(7) Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the
socket.

MARKER LAMP
INSTALLATION
BULB
NOTE: The following procedure applies only to
vehicles manufactured for the North American market.
Vehicles manufactured for export markets do
not have a bulb, socket or wiring provided to illuminate
the front side marker lamp. The front side
marker lamp housing and lens are present, but
serve only as a reflector on export vehicles.
(1) Align the base of the bulb with the front side
marker bulb socket (Fig. 57).
(2) Push the bulb straight into the socket until the
base is firmly seated.
(3) Reach between the front of the adjacent right
or left front fender wheel liner and the lower bumper
fascia to access the back of the lamp housing.
(4) Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening
on the back of the housing.
(5) Insert the socket and bulb into the housing
until the socket is firmly seated.
(6) Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to
lock it into place.
(7) Reinstall the four fasteners securing the front
of the wheel liner to the lower edge of the fascia and
the outboard surface of the frame rail ahead of the
front wheel.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Mine light up. They also have a reflector in them too.

 

[m_volyrakis]

Thanks for the photos!! Will have a look on what I can do next time i need to remove the bumper cover.

Why don't you like those?

 

[67Customs]

Thanks for the photos!! Will have a look on what I can do next time i need to remove the bumper cover.

Why don't you like those?

Sure, no problem.

Never been a big fan of amber light lenses on the body of the vehicle. I just don't like the look. When they are lit up in the dark, I don't care. They are serving a purpose.

On my previous vehicles, I found clear lenses to replace the amber ones. they still shine amber, but the lense "hides" better on the body of the vehicle and still functions properly.