2006 Jeep Commander

2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

REMOVAL
BULB

Fig. 58: Remove/Install Rear Lamp Unit Bulbs Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOTE: The rear lamp unit (1) contains four bulbs. For domestic vehicles they are: backup (2), park/stop (3), park/turn signal (4) and rear side marker (5). For BUX vehicles they are: turn signal (2), park/stop (3), park (4) and backup (5). The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

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2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

2. Remove the rear lamp unit (1) from the end of the quarter panel. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/REAR LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL). 3. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket (2, 3, 4 or 5) on the back of the rear lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it. 4. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing. 5. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.
LAMP

Fig. 59: Remove/Install Rear Lamp Unit Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. 1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. 2. Open the liftgate to access and remove the two push-pins (3) that secure the rear lamp unit (1) to the side jamb (2) of the liftgate opening. 3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the
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2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets (6) in the quarter outer panel. 4. Pull the lamp away from the vehicle far enough to access and disengage the retainer on the body wire harness (4) from the tab on the lower lamp housing. 5. Disconnect the body wire harness connector from the pigtail wire connector (5) on the back of the lamp housing. 6. Remove the lamp from the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel. INSTALLATION
BULB

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket and/or the lamp wiring.

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2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

Fig. 60: Remove/Install Rear Lamp Unit Bulbs Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOTE: The rear lamp unit (1) contains four bulbs. For domestic vehicles they are: backup (2), park/stop (3), park/turn signal (4) and rear side marker (5). For BUX vehicles they are: turn signal (2), park/stop (3), park (4) and backup (5). The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Align the base of the bulb with the appropriate lamp socket (2, 3, 4 or 5). Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the rear lamp unit (1) housing. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.

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2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place. 6. Reinstall the rear lamp unit onto the end of the quarter panel. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/REAR LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION). 7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
LAMP

Fig. 61: Remove/Install Rear Lamp Unit Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. 1. Check to be certain that the two plastic grommets (6) are in good condition and properly installed in the quarter outer panel. 2. Position the rear lamp unit (1) to the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel. 3. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (4) to the lamp pigtail wire connector (5) on the back of the lamp housing. 4. Engage the retainer on the body wire harness into the hole in the tab on the lower lamp housing.
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2006 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Lamps/Lighting - Exterior - Service Information - Commander

5. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing with the two grommets in the quarter outer panel. 6. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until both ball studs snap into the grommets. 7. Install the two push-pins (3) that secure the rear lamp unit to the side jamb (2) of the liftgate opening. 8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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