License Plate Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the license plate lamp (3) to the underside of the exterior lift-gate handle (1).
3. Lower the lamp from the handle far enough to access the socket on the top of the lamp housing.
4. Rotate the socket on the top of the lamp housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the top of the lamp housing.
6. Remove the license plate lamp unit from the lift-gate handle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the license plate lamp unit (3) to the underside of the exterior liftgate handle (1).
2. Position the socket and bulb unit into the keyed socket opening on the top of the lamp housing.
3. Push the socket and bulb straight into the lamp until firmly seated.
4. Rotate the socket about 30 degrees clockwise to lock it into place.
5. Position the lamp to the underside of the exterior liftgate handle.
6. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the lamp to the underside of the handle. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm(17 in. lbs.).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.