Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Lower the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Disconnect the high mounted
stoplamp connector from the wiring harness.
- Remove the fasteners retaining the high mounted stoplamp to the
rear compartment lid.
- Remove the high mounted stoplamp and place it face down on a clean
protective surface.
Installation Procedure
- Install the high mount stoplamp to the rear compartment lid.
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.
- Install the fasteners
in order to secure the high mounted stoplamp to the rear compartment lid.
Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stoplamp fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Connect the high mount stoplamp electrical connector.
- Install the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement
in Body Rear End.
- Close the rear compartment lid.