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Rear Lamp Unit - Installation







LAMP - DOMESTIC




Compass




Patriot

1. Check to be certain that the two plastic seal grommets (7) are in good condition and properly installed in the side trough of the liftgate opening.
2. Check to be certain that the two plastic ball stud grommets (3) are in good condition and properly installed in the quarter outer panel (2).
3. Position the rear lamp unit (4) to the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel.
4. Reconnect the three unibody wire harness connectors (1, 6 and 8) to the bulb socket connector receptacles on the back of the lamp housing.
5. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing with the two grommets in the quarter outer panel.

CAUTION: Apply firm and even pressure to the rear lamp ONLY at the top and bottom of the unit. Applying pressure at the side or center of the lamp may result in damage to the lamp lens or reflector.

6. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard top and bottom of the lamp until both ball studs snap into the grommets.
7. Install the two push pin fasteners (6) that secure the rear lamp unit to the side trough of the liftgate opening.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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