Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disengage the retainers and remove the rear tail lamp access trim panel.




3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
4. Disengage the clamp (2).




5. Remove the nuts (1).




6. Disengage the guide (1) and remove the tail lamp assembly.
7. Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement (Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement).
8. Remove the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the back up lamp bulb. Refer to Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).




10. Remove the rear tail lamp gasket.




11. Disengage the guides (3).
12. Disengage the retaining tab (1).
13. Remove the tail lamp harness (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Engage the retaining tab (1) and install the lamp harness (2).
2. Engage the guides (3).




3. Install the rear tail lamp gasket.
4. Install the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement (Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement).
5. Install the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the back up lamp bulb. Refer to Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Engage the guide (1) and install the rear tail lamp assembly.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. Install the nuts (1) and tighten to 6.4Nm(57 lb in).




9. Engage the clamp (2) and connect the electrical connector (1).




10. Engage the retainers and install the rear tail lamp access trim panel.
11. Close the liftgate.