High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Pickup
Removal Procedure
- Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- Remove the high mounted
stop lamp screws.
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical
connector.
- Install the high mounted stop lamp to the vehicle.
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 high
mounted stop lamp screws.
Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).
- Inspect the operation.
High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Utility
Removal Procedure
- Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- Remove the upper garnish molding at the headliner. Refer to
Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding.
- Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (4).
- Attach a short piece of wire to the high mounted stop lamp connector
in order to assist the guiding of the harness through the body.
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp screws (2).
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the harness to the guide wire.
- Using the guide wire, pull the lamp wire through the hole in the roof
panel.
- Remove the guide wire.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the high mounted stop lamp (1) to the vehicle with the screws (2).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector (4).
- Install the headliner.
- Install the left and right side rear window garnish molding.
- Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to
Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.