Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Pull back the rear compartment trim to access the tail lamp. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the tail lamp.
3. Remove the bulb/socket from the tail lamp.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket, if required.
5. Remove the nuts (2) from the tail lamp.
6. Remove the tail lamp from the quarter panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Electrical Wiring Routing Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the tail lamp to the quarter panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the tail lamp nuts (2) to the tail lamp.

Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp nuts (2) to 5 (44 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the tail lamp.
4. Install the bulb to the socket, it required.
5. Install the bulb/socket to the tail lamp.
6. Pull back the rear compartment trim. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear in Trunk/Liftgate.