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Door Courtesy Lamp and Reflector Replacement




Door Courtesy Lamp and Reflector Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door trim panel enough to access the courtesy lamp. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the courtesy lamp.




3. Release the courtesy lamp by depressing the forward retainer.




4. Remove the courtesy lamp out of the front door trim panel, by pressing outward on the courtesy lamp and pulling out from the front of the door trim panel.




5. Rotate the lamp socket counterclockwise to release the socket from the lamp housing, then remove the socket.




6. Remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the bulb to the door courtesy lamp socket.




2. Install the lamp socket to the courtesy lamp housing, then rotate the socket clockwise.




3. Position the courtesy lamp to the front door trim panel.




4. Align the rear edge of the courtesy lamp retainer tab to the front door trim panel.




5. Install the courtesy lamp to the front door trim panel pressing the forward edge into place until the retainer is fully seated.




6. Connect the electrical connector from the courtesy lamp.
7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).