Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the screws from the tail lamp.
3. Pull the tail lamp rearward to disengage the tail lamp from the quarter panel.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the tail lamp and backup lamp sockets by depressing the locking tab and rotating the sockets counterclockwise.
6. Remove the side marker lamp socket from the tail lamp by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp, backup lamp and/or side marker lamp sockets.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the bulbs to the tail lamp, backup lamp, and/or side marker lamp sockets.
2. Install the tail lamp and/or backup lamp sockets to the tail lamp. Rotate the sockets clockwise until the locking tabs are fully seated.
3. Install the side marker lamp socket to the tail lamp. Rotate the socket clockwise until the socket is fully seated.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the tail lamp wiring harness.
5. Position the tail lamp to the quarter panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the tail lamp screws to the tail lamp.

Tighten the tail lamp screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Close the rear compartment.