4-Door
Taillight Replacement4-door
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Remove the trunk side trim panel.
3. Open the trunk lid and disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
4. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb socket.
5. Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove the taillight.
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 taillights, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.
Inner Taillights
4-door
1. Open the trunk lid and disconnect the connectors (A) from the inner taillight (B).
2. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb socket.
3. Remove the mounting nuts, then remove the taillight.
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 taillights, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.