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Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement L47 Engine/Aluminum Lid

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 648283  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement in Body Rear End.
  3. Disconnect the lamp socket (1) from the license lamp housing (2) by turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  4. Remove the fasteners (3) securing the license lamp housing (2) to the rear compartment lid.
  5. Remove the license lamp housing (2) from the rear compartment lid.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 648283  Size: SH
  1. Position the license lamp housing (2) into the rear compartment lid.
  2. Install the license lamp housing fasteners (3) in order to secure the license lamp housing to the rear compartment lid.
  3. Install the lamp socket (1) into the licence lamp housing (2) by turning 1/4 turn clockwise in order to secure.
  4. Install the compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement in Body Rear End.
  5. Close the rear compartment lid.

Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement LX5 Engine/SteelLid

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 637990  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fasteners (3) securing the license lamp housing  (1) to the compartment lid.
  2. Remove the license lamp housing (1) from the rear compartment lid.
  3. Remove the license lamp bulb socket (2) from the license lamp housing (1) by turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 637990  Size: SH
  1. Install the license lamp bulb socket (2) into the license lamp housing (1) by turning 1/4 turn clockwise to secure.
  2. Position the license lamp housing (1) into the rear compartment lid.
  3. Install the license lamp housing fasteners (3) in order to secure the license lamp housing (1) to the rear compartment lid.