Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the body side rear trim panel.
3. For the right side only, remove the rear speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Outer) Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Upper Pillar) Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Console Cover).
4. For the left side only, remove the fasteners. Tilt the auxiliary blower motor outward to gain access to the nuts that secure the tail lamp. If equipped, reposition the liftgate close actuator motor control module to access the nuts that secure the tail lamp. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement and Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement.
5. Remove the rear seat belt retractor.




6. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
7. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector.
8. Remove the tail lamp.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the tail lamp assembly.
2. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.

Tighten the tail lamp nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the rear seat belt retractor.
5. For the right side only, install the rear speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Outer) Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Upper Pillar) Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Console Cover).
6. For the left side only, install the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement.
7. For the left side only, install the liftgate close actuator motor control module. Refer to Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement.
8. Install the body side rear trim panel.
9. Close the liftgate.