Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND /OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the screws from the tail lamp assembly.
3. Remove the lamp assembly.




4. Remove the tail lamp and backup lamp sockets, depressing the locking tab and rotating counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp, backup lamp and/or side marker lamp sockets.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the bulbs to the tail lamp, backup lamp and/or side marker lamp sockets.
2. Install the tail lamp and/or backup lamp sockets to the tail lamp, rotating clockwise until the locking tab is fully seated.




3. Press the tail lamp to the rear body panel until fully seated.
4. Install the tail lamp screws to the tail lamp.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

5. Close the tailgate.