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Tail Lamp Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Release the liftgate latch and open the liftgate.
3. Remove the screws attaching the tail lamp to the liftgate opening.
4. Separate the inner end of the lamp from the quarter panel.
5. Disengage the hook holding the outer end of the lamp to the quarter panel opening.
6. Separate the lamp from the quarter panel.

Fig.22 Tail, Brake, Turn Signal And Back-up Lamp Bulb:




7. Rotate the lamp socket counterclockwise one quarter turn and remove the socket from the lamp.

Pull Bulb From Socket:




8. Remove the bulb from the socket.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert the bulb into the socket.
2. Insert the socket into the back of the lamp.
3. Rotate the lamp socket clockwise one quarter turn.
4. Engage the hook to hold the outer end of the lamp to the quarter panel opening.
5. Place the lamp in position on the quarter panel.
6. Install the screws attaching the lamp to the liftgate opening.
7. Connect battery negative cable.