Tail Lamp: Service and Repair
Taillight ReplacementTaillight (4-door)
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim panel.
- 2 door
- 4 door
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
5. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
6. Inspect the gasket; replace it. If it is distorted or stays compressed.
7. Install the taillight and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft).
8. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.
Taillight (2-door)
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim panel.
- 2 door
- 4 door
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
5. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
6. Inspect the gasket; replace it. If it is distorted or stays compressed.
7. Install the taillight and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft).
8. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.
Inner Taillight (4-door)
1. Open the trunk lid and disconnect the connectors (A) from the trunk lid.
2. Remove the three nuts and the inner taillight (B).
3. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
4. Inspect the gasket; replace it. If it is distorted or stays compressed.
5. Install the taillight and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft).
6. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.