Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Reposition the rear compartment trim to access the taillamp nuts.
2. Remove the taillamp nuts.
3. Remove the taillamp from the rear end panel.
4. Remove the taillamp filler, if needed. Remove both taillamps in order to replace the taillamp filler.




5. Remove the following wiring harness sockets remove the taillamp:
^ The taillamp socket (1)
^ The taillamp/stoplamp/turn signal sockets (3, 4)
^ The back-up lamp socket (2)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the following wiring harness sockets to the taillamp.
^ The back-up lamp socket (2)
^ The taillamp/stoplamp/turn signal sockets (3, 4)
^ The taillamp socket (1)
2. Install the taillamp filler, if needed.




3. Install the taillamp to the rear end panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the taillamp nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the taillamp nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

5. Reinstall the rear compartment trim.