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Tail Stop Turn Lamp Bulb - Installation





BULB

Each rear lamp unit for this vehicle consists of two pieces. An outer rear lamp unit that is secured at the rear of each quarter panel. An inner rear lamp is secured on each outboard side of the liftgate outer panel adjacent to the outer lamp.

OUTER LAMP

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.






NOTE: The outer rear lamp unit (1) contains a bulb for tail/stop/rear side marker/turn signal functions (3) and a second bulb behind a clear lens for a backup lamp function (2). The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

1. Align the base of the bulb with the appropriate bulb socket (2 or 3).
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the outer rear lamp unit housing (1).
4. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
6. Reinstall the outer rear lamp unit. Tail Stop Turn Lamp - Installation
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

INNER LAMP

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.






NOTE: The inner rear lamp unit (1) contains two tail lamp bulbs (2 and 3). The service procedures for each bulb are the same.

1. Align the base of the bulb with the appropriate bulb socket (2 or 3).
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the inner rear lamp unit housing (1).
4. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
6. Reinstall the inside trim panel to the lower liftgate. Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.