Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Rear Lamp Assembly

Removal

NOTE:
Take great care when removing the rear lamp assembly as the forward point of the lens can be easily damaged.
1 Remove the luggage compartment grille.
- Release the clip.




2 If installed, remove the loadspace lamp.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




3
CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.
Remove the rear lamp assembly trim panel.
- Release the 3 clips.




4
CAUTION: Take great care when removing the rear lamp assembly as the forward point of the lens can be easily damaged.
Remove the rear lamp assembly.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Carefully release the clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




5
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the wiring harness.
- Release the 4 bulb holders.

Installation
1 Install the wiring harness
- Install the bulb holders.
2
NOTE:
Align to the position noted on removal.
Install the rear lamp assembly.
- Secure with the clip.
- Tighten the nuts to 2 Nm (1.5 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.

3
NOTE:
Position the rear lamp assembly trim panel upper edge behind the rear quarter panel lip.
Install the rear lamp assembly trim panel.
- Secure with the clips.
4 Install the loadspace lamp.
5 Install the grille.