For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
- Pull back on the rear compartment trim panel.
- Disconnect the tail lamp connector (2) from the body main harness connector (1).
- Remove the fasteners (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
- Pull on the tail lamp assembly (3) in order to disengage the clips (1, 2) that retain it to the body.
- Pull on the tail lamp harness (1) in order to disengage the tail lamp harness grommet (2) from the body.
- Remove the tail lamp assembly (3) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the tail lamp (3) to the body.
- Insert the tail lamp harness (1) to the body.
- Push the tail lamp harness grommet (2) into the body until it is fully seated.
- Install the tail lamp locators into the body until the tail lamp retainers (1, 2) are fully seated.
- Install the tail lamp fasteners (1) in order to secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
- Connect the tail lamp harness connector (2) to the body main harness connector (1).
- Pull back on the rear compartment trim panel in order to reposition it in its original location.
- Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
- Close the rear compartment.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp fasteners to 6 N·m
(53 lb in).
