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High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1217842  Size: MH
  1. Open the rear compartment.

  2. Object Number: 1215794  Size: SH
  3. From the underside of the rear compartment, remove the bolts from the center high-mounted stop lamp rear cover.
  4. Pinch together the clip, extending through the rear lamp cover. Remove the rear cover from the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly.
  5. Pinch the top and bottom retaining tabs together to release the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly from the rear compartment.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  7. Remove the center high-mounted stop lamp from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1217842  Size: MH
  1. Press the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly into the rear compartment outer panel.
  2. From the underside of the rear compartment, position the rear cover to slide over the clip. Snap the cover onto the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1215794  Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the center high-mounted stop lamp rear cover.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the center high-mounted stop lamp bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Connect the electrical connector.
  7. Close the rear compartment.