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Replacement

TAIL, PARKING AND LICENSE LAMPS

REPLACEMENT (OUTSIDE)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.




2. Remove two bolts from service hole cover.
3. With bulb holder disengaged,pull bulb holder carefully forward relative to vehicle, and remove from light assembly. Disconnect electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb as required from bulb holder.
5. Install new bulb of proper type, as shown on bulb holder.
6. Position bulb holder on light assembly and press to engage with light assembly.
7. Install two bolts on service hole cover.
8. Connect negative battery cable.

REPLACEMENT (INSIDE)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove fasteners and screws from trunk lid trim.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.




4. With bulb holder disengaged, pull bulb holder carefully forward relative to vehicle, and remove from light assembly.
5. Remove bulb as required from bulb holder.
6. Install new bulb of proper type, as shown on bulb holder.
7. Position bulb holder on light assembly and press to engage with light assembly.
8. Install fasteners and screws on trunk lid trim.
9. Connect negative battery cable.
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