Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Remove or Disconnect
1. Reposition rear compartment trim.
2. Taillamp nuts (31) attaching taillamp (26) to rear end panel.
3. Taillamp (26) from rear end panel.
4. Taillamp filler (40), if necessary.
^ Both taillamps (26) must be removed to replace taillamp filler (40).
5. Taillamp, turn signal and backup lamp sockets from taillamp (26).
^ Rotate sockets 90 degrees in taillamp (26) to unlock and remove.
6. Taillamp, turn signal and backup lamp bulbs (27, 28 and 30) from sockets.

Page No: 8B-16
Install or Connect
NOTICE: Refer to "Notice" on page 8B-1.
1. Taillamp, turn signal and backup lamp bulbs (27, 28 and 30) to sockets.
2. Taillamp, turn signal and backup lamp sockets to taillamp (26).
^ Rotate socket 90 degrees in taillamp (26) to lock and secure.
3. Taillamp filler (40), if removed.
4. Taillamp (26) to rear end panel
5. Taillamp nuts (31) attaching taillamp (26) to rear end panel.
Tighten
^ Nuts (31) to 3 N.m (27 lb. in.).
6. Position rear compartment trim.