Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Raise the liftgate.

Tail Lamp Unit Fasteners:

3. Remove the two retaining fasteners by prying under the head of the fastener with a flat bladed tool.
4. Rotate the lamp away from the vehicle body to disengage hook from the rubber grommet in the quarter panel opening.

Tail Lamp Unit - Remove/Install:

5. Disconnect wire harness connector from tail lamp unit by sliding the red lock, then pressing release tab.

INSTALLATION
1. Reconnect wire harness connector to the tail lamp. Slide red connector lock into position.
2. Engage hook into rubber grommet in quarter panel opening.
3. Place lamp into position on quarter panel.
4. Insert the two retaining fasteners by pressing into position (insert into the hole first, followed by the slot). Ensure that the head of the fastener is open before inserting.
5. Close the liftgate.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.