Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure - Backup Light Bulb

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Open the rear compartment lid.
3. Remove the rear compartment carpet.




4. Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).





Important: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.


5. Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).




6. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.




7. Remove the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear lamp assembly by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.
8. Remove the backup light bulb (1) from the socket by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.



Installation Procedure - Backup Light Bulb





1. Install the new backup light bulb (1) into the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.

Important: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.


2. Install the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
4. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.




5. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.




6. Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.




7. Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).



Removal Procedure - Rear Indicator Bulb

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Open the rear compartment lid.
3. Remove the rear compartment carpet.




4. Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).





Important: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.


5. Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).




6. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.




7. Remove the rear indicator light bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counter-clockwise.
8. Remove the rear indicator light bulb (1) from the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.



Installation Procedure - Rear Indicator Bulb

1. Install the new rear indicator light bulb into the socket by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.





Important: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.


2. Install the rear indicator light bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
4. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.




5. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.




6. Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.




7. Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).



Removal Procedure - Stop/Tail Lamp Bulb

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Open the rear compartment lid.
3. Remove the rear compartment carpet.




4. Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).





Important: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.


5. Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).




6. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.




7. Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counter-clockwise.
8. Remove the stop/tail light bulb (1) from the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.



Installation Procedure - Stop/Tail Lamp Bulb





1. Install the new stop/tail lamp bulb (1) into the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.

Important: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.


2. Install the stop/tail lamp bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
4. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.




5. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.




6. Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.




7. Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).



Removal Procedure - Tail Lamp Assembly

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Open the rear compartment lid.
3. Remove the rear compartment carpet.




4. Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).





Important: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.


5. Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).




6. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear tail lamp assembly.




7. Disconnect the rear tail lamp electrical connector (2).
8. Remove the rear tail lamp to rear end panel retaining nuts (1).




9. Remove the rear tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Important: Make sure the rear tail lamp sealing surface is clean to avoid damage to painted vehicle surfaces and to prevent water leaks.


1. Install the rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the rear tail lamp to rear end panel retaining nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 3.00 N.m (27 lb in).

3. Connect the rear tail lamp assembly electrical connector (2).
4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
5. Check all lights for the correct operation.




6. Install the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear tail lamp assembly.




7. Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.




8. Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).