Taillight Replacement

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim panel.




3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillights.




5. Turn the turn signal light bulb socket 45 degrees counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
6. Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
7. Install the taillight in the reverse order of removal and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 4 lbf.ft).
8. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.