2 Door

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the end gate outside handle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts (1) that retain the rear license plate housing.
3. Remove the following components from the rear license plate housing:
3.1. The 2 screws
3.2. The rear license plate
4. Using a taped flat bladed tool in order to gently pry the housing from the end gate panel by disengaging the plastic retainers.




5. Remove the gasket (2) from the rear license plate housing (1).




6. Remove the 2 screws (2) that retain the rear license plate lamp assembly (1).
7. Pull the lamp assembly (1) rearward in order to gain access to the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
9. Remove the rear license plate lamp assembly (1) from the rear license plate housing (3).





10. Remove the rear license plate lamp bulb socket (1) from the lamp assembly (2), if necessary.
11. Remove the rear license plate lamp bulb from the license plate lamp bulb socket (1), if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the rear license plate lamp bulb to the rear license plate lamp bulb socket (1), if removed.
2. Install the license plate lamp bulb socket (1) to the lamp assembly (2), if removed.




3. Connect the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
4. Install the rear license plate lamp assembly (1) to the rear license plate housing (3). Secure the assembly with the 2 screws (2).




5. Install the gasket (2) to the housing (1).




6. Install the rear license plate housing to the end gate panel. Ensure that the plastic retainers are completely engaged.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the 2 bolts (1) that retain the rear license plate housing.

Tighten
Tighten the rear license plate housing mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the rear license plate to the housing.
Secure the license plate with the 2 screws.
9. Install the end gate outside handle.