License Plate Lamp: Service and Repair

Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the license lamp screws.
2. Reach into the opening in the rear bumper fascia. Rotate the license lamp forward and downward.
3. Pull the lamp through the opening.
4. Turn the license lamp socket counterclockwise to release the socket from the lamp housing.
5. Remove the bulb, if required.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the bulb, if required.
2. Install the license lamp socket to the lamp housing. Turn the socket clockwise to seat the socket.
3. Tilt the license lamp. Insert the lamp through the opening in the rear bumper fascia.
4. Holding the rear side of the license lamp, hand-start the license lamp screw on one side of the lamp.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. From the front side of the license lamp, position the lamp to the fascia. Hand-start the screw on the other side of the lamp.

Tighten the license lamp screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).