Clearance Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the cab clearance lamp lens/housing (1) to the outer roof panel.
3. Pull the lamp away from the roof panel far enough to access the socket (3) on the underside of the lamp lens/housing.
4. Firmly grasp the lamp socket on the underside of the lamp housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.
6. Remove the cab clearance lamp lens/housing from the roof panel.

INSTALLATION

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 and/or the lamp wiring.




1. Check to be certain that the two plastic nuts (4) are in good condition and properly installed in the roof panel.
2. Align the socket and bulb (3) with the keyed opening on the underside of the cab clearance lamp lens/housing (1).
3. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
4. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
5. Position the cab clearance lamp to the outer roof panel.
6. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the lamp lens/housing to the roof panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (15 in.lbs.).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.