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Tail Lamp Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248420  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the tail lamp assembly screws.
  3. Slide the tail lamp assembly toward the hatch opening and remove it.
  4. Remove the bulbs.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248420  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulbs.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the tail lamp assembly with the screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp assembly screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tail Lamp Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1723026  Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws and the lamp assembly.
  2. Remove the bulb(s).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1723026  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb(s).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the lamp assembly with the screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp assembly nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).