Brake Lamp: Service and Repair
LAMP-TAIL STOP TURNREMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the liftgate to access and remove the two plastic push-pin fasteners (3) that secure the rear lamp unit (2) to the side jamb of the liftgate opening pillar (1).
3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two rubber grommets (4) in the quarter panel (3).
4. Disengage the lock feature and disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the lamp socket plate connector (1).
5. Remove the lamp from the quarter panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Check to be certain that the two rubber grommets (4) are in good condition and properly installed in the quarter panel (3).
2. Position the rear lamp unit to the quarter panel.
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the lamp socket plate connector (1) and engage the lock feature.
4. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the rear lamp housing with the two rubber grommets in the quarter panel.
5. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until both ball studs snap into the rubber grommets.
6. Install the two plastic push-pin fasteners (3) that secure the rear lamp unit (2) to the side jamb of the liftgate opening pillar (1).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.