Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Lower the tailgate to access and remove the two screws (4) that secure the rear lamp unit (5) to the side jamb (3) of the tailgate opening.
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 round grommets (2) in the outer box side panel.
4. Pull the lamp away from the vehicle far enough to access and disconnect the two wire harness connectors from the two bulb sockets on the back of the lamp housing.
5. Remove the lamp from the lamp opening of the outer box side panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the two rubber grommets (2) are in good condition and properly installed in the outer box side panel.
2. Position the rear lamp unit (5) to the lamp opening of the outer box side panel.
3. Reconnect the two wire harness connectors to the two bulb sockets on the back of the lamp housing.
4. Align the two ball studs (1) on the outboard side of the lamp housing with the two rubber grommets in the outer box side 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 and tighten the two screws (4) that secure the rear lamp unit to the side jamb (3) of the tailgate opening. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (19 in. lbs.).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.