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Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the screws from the high mounted stop lamp.




2. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the roof panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.




4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp plastic retainer nuts from the roof panel, using a small flat-bladed tool.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the high mounted stop lamp plastic retainer nuts to the roof panel pressing into place until fully seated.




2. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
3. Position the high mounted stop lamp retainer tabs to the slots in the roof panel.
Press the high mounted stop lamp in place until fully seated.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the screws to the high mounted stop lamp.

Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).