Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Reposition the rear compartment trim to access the taillamp nuts.
2. Remove the taillamp nuts.
3. Pull the taillamp outward from the rear end finishing panel.




4. Remove the following wiring harness sockets from the taillamp:
^ The taillamp/stoplamp socket (1)
^ The taillamp socket (2)
^ The back-up lamp socket (3)
^ The turn signal socket (4)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the following wiring harness sockets to the taillamp.
^ The turn signal socket (4)
^ The back-up lamp socket (3)
^ The taillamp socket (2)
^ The taillamp/stoplamp socket (1)




2. Install the taillamp to the rear end finishing panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the taillamp nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the taillamp nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Reinstall the rear compartment trim.