Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

LAMP-HIGH MOUNTED STOP

LAMP

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two screws (5) that secure the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (4) to the rear of the roof panel (1).
3. Pull the CHMSL away from the roof panel far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connector (4) from the lamp socket (3).
4. Remove the CHMSL from the roof panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the two plastic nuts (6) are properly positioned and in good condition on each side of the roof panel (1) opening for the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (4).
2. Position the CHMSL near the roof panel opening.
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the CHMSL socket (3).
4. Install and tighten the two screws (5) that secure the CHMSL to the roof panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (21 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.