Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Taillight Replacement

1. Open the trunk lid, and pull back the trunk side trim panel.




2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).

BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 21/5 W x 2
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 27 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W

3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then remove the taillight.
4. Install the taillight and note these items:

- Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
- After installing the taillights, run water over them to make sure they do not leak.