Tail Stop Turn Lamp Bulb - Removal

BULB

Each rear lamp unit for this vehicle consists of two pieces. An outer rear lamp unit that is secured at the rear of each quarter panel. An inner rear lamp is secured on each outboard side of the liftgate outer panel adjacent to the outer lamp.

OUTER LAMP





NOTE: In vehicles manufactured for domestic markets, the outer rear lamp unit (1) contains a bulb (2) for tail/stop/rear side marker/turn signal functions and a second bulb (3) behind a clear lens for an auxiliary backup lamp function. In vehicles manufactured for export markets, the tail/stop/rear side marker functions are performed by one bulb (2) and a separate turn signal bulb (3) behind an amber lens is used in place of the auxiliary backup bulb. The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the outer rear lamp unit (1) from the end of the quarter panel. Tail Stop Turn Lamp - Removal.
3. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket (2 or 3) on the back of the rear lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
4. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing.
5. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.

INNER LAMP





NOTE: The inner rear lamp unit contains two bulbs. The upper socket contains the tail lamp bulb, while the lower socket contains the backup lamp bulb. The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the liftgate to access and remove the inside trim panel from the lower liftgate. Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal.
3. Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket (2 or 3) on the back of the lamp housing (1) and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
4. Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the lamp.
5. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.