2015-2019 Dodge Charger Tail Light Replacement

ID: 147484

Description: This guide details the process of removing and...

Steps:

  1. Remove the rear plastic panel cover located inside the trunk by pushing the panel towards the center of the car.
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  3. Remove the plastic screw securing the inner lining of the trunk by pulling outwards.
  4. Do not use excess force as it can damage the screw.
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  6. Remove the plastic pin by prying it outwards using a pry bar to free the inner lining.
  7. Pull back the inner lining to gain access to the screws securing the tail lights in place.
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  9. Remove both 8 mm nuts securing the tail lights in place using an 8 mm wrench.
  10. Remove the nuts carefully as they may fall between the gaps which can be difficult to reach.
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  12. Remove the connector by squeezing both sides and pulling outwards.
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  14. Remove the plastic cover by pulling outwards so that the tail light can slide out.
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  16. Grab both sides of the tail light firmly and pull it out.
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  18. Slide the replacement tail light back in firmly.
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  20. Insert the connector back to the tail light.
  21. Screw the 8 mm nuts onto the bolts by hand before tightening with a 8 mm wrench.
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  23. Push the plastic pin back into the hole to secure the side inner lining.
  24. Push the plastic screw back into the hole to secure the bottom inner lining.
  25. Push the rear plastic panel cover back on.
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  27. Start the vehicle to test if the tail light works.
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