How to Replace the Rear Left Bulb in a 2002 Dodge Caravan

Replace the rear left bulb in your Dodge Caravan.

While driving around town, you may notice that a tail light has burned out. It's not worth taking the car into the shop to get a replacement when you can order the bulb and do the job yourself. The 2002 Dodge Caravan uses bulb number 3057 for the tail lights. Order a replacement bulb and get your tail lights working again or risk getting pulled over and given a ticket. Bulbs can be ordered directly from Dodge or from a parts dealer.

Things You'll Need

• Bulb 3057
• Flathead screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off the Caravan engine and make sure the lights are off.

2. Open the back hatch (or lift gate) and locate the two fasteners on the inside left frame.

3. Remove the fasteners by prying them out with a flat head screwdriver, or using a pair of pliers. With enough force, the fasteners will come straight out (they are not screws).

4. Pull out the lamp housing from the Caravan.

5. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs on the bulb that needs to be replaced, and pull to expose the bulb.

6. Pull out the bulb and replace it with a new one. The rear light assembly has several lights: rear tail, stop, turn signal, side marker and back-up lights. All use bulb number 3057.

7. Reconnect the socket and put the lamp housing back into the Caravan.

References

• Dodge.com: 2004 Dodge Caravan Owner's Manual (PDF, pg 342)
• Edmunds: Dodge Caravan History
• Sylvania: Bulb Replacement Guide