Monday, November 4, 2013
How to Replace 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Taillights
Is one of the taillights out on your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Removing either of the two taillight assemblies on your Grand Cherokee will allow you access to the corresponding taillight bulb so that you can replace it when necessary. The Grand Cherokee uses a dual-filament bulb, part number 3057, for the taillight/brake light combination. The bulbs are very common and therefore easy to find. Most auto parts stores and retail stores, and even some convenience stores/gas stations, will have them in stock.
Instructions
- 1
Open the lift gate at the rear of your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and locate the two retaining bolts on the inboard edge of the taillight assembly. Remove the two bolts with a 10mm socket and ratchet.
2Pull the taillight straight back from the Jeeps body. Find the bulb sockets on the rear of the taillight. There are several bulb sockets there; the top one is the taillight/brake-light socket. Twist this socket counterclockwise, pull it out of the taillight, and pull the bulb out of the socket. Discard it.
3Install a new 3057 bulb into the bulb socket, making sure it seats completely, then install the socket into the rear of the taillight and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Position the taillight back against the body of the Jeep.
4Install the two retaining bolts and tighten them with a 10mm socket and ratchet. Do not over-tighten them or you will crack the plastic taillight housing.
5Close the lift gate and test the taillights by turning the headlight switch on or stepping on the brake pedal to verify that the repair was successful.
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