Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Sedan

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the screws from the tail lamp.
3. From the inside of the rear compartment, pull back the side trim panel. Remove the wing nut from the tail lamp.
4. Pull the tail lamp rearward to disengage the tail lamp from the quarter panel.



5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.
6. Remove the tail lamp, stoplamp, and backup lamp sockets by rotating the sockets counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp, stop lamp, and/or backup lamp sockets.

1. Install the bulbs to the tail lamp, stop lamp, and/or backup lamp sockets.
2. Install the tail lamp, stop lamp, and/or backup lamp sockets to the tail lamp. Rotate the sockets clockwise until fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the tail lamp wiring harness.



4. Position the tail lamp to the quarter panel. Ensure that the 2 locking pins are seated.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the tail lamp screws to the tail lamp.

Tighten
Tighten the tail lamp screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. From the inside of the rear compartment, install the wing nut to the tail lamp.
7. Install the trim panel.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.