Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn OFF the headlamp switch.
2. Open the rear doors.
3. Remove the screws that retain the taillamp to the body.
4. Remove the lamp sockets from the back of the taillamp by using the following procedure:
4.1. Squeeze the tang at the electrical connector.
4.2. Turn the bulb and the base.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the grease from the socket.

5. Remove the bulbs from the sockets.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Apply a light coating of lithium grease to the sockets it there is no grease in the sockets.
2. Install the bulbs into the sockets.
3. Install the lamp sockets to the back of the taillamp.
4. Install the taillamp to the body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the screws to retain the taillamp to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the taillamp screws to 2.5 N-m (22 lb in).