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Tail Lamp Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the screws retaining the tail lamp assembly to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the tail lamp from the fascia to gain access to the tail lamp socket.
3. Remove the socket from the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket, if replacing the bulb.
5. Remove the tail lamp from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the bulb to the tail lamp socket, if replacing the bulb.
2. Install the socket to the tail lamp assembly.
3. Position the tail lamp assembly to the rear fascia.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the screws retaining the taillamp to the rear fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).