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Pick-Up

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Lower the tailgate to access and remove the two screws (1) that secure the rear lamp unit (4) to the side jamb of the tailgate opening.
3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two snap posts on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two round clips (3) in the outer box side panel.




4. Disengage the lock feature and disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the lamp socket plate connector (1).
5. Remove the lamp from the lamp opening of the outer box side panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the two round clips (3) are in good condition and properly installed in the outer box side panel.
2. Position the rear lamp unit (4) to the lamp opening of the outer box side panel.




3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the lamp socket plate connector (1) and engage the lock feature.
4. Align the two snap posts on the outboard side of the rear lamp housing with the two round clips in the outer box side panel.
5. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until both snap studs snap into the round clips.
6. Install and tighten the two screws (1) (upper screw first) that secure the rear lamp unit to the side jamb of the tailgate opening. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (19 in.lbs.).
7. Close the tailgate.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.