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Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement SUT

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the spare tire carrier.

  2. Object Number: 1427918  Size: SH
  3. Remove the hand nut (1) securing the license plate spare wheel cover to the spare tire carrier frame (2).

  4. Object Number: 1453826  Size: SH
  5. Remove the license plate spare wheel cover (3) from the tire carrier frame (2).

  6. Object Number: 1428010  Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 screws (1) securing the license plate lamp (2) to the spare tire carrier frame.

  8. Object Number: 1427915  Size: SH
  9. Invert the lamp socket as shown.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp socket.

  11. Object Number: 1477815  Size: SH
  12. Remove the lamp socket (4).
  13. Remove the bulb (2), if needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1477815  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb (2) to the socket (4).
  2. Install the bulb socket to the lamp lens (1).

  3. Object Number: 1427915  Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp socket.
  5. Position the lamp socket to the spare tire carrier frame.
  6. Ensure the retention clips are not damaged. Replace the retention clips, if damaged.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1428010  Size: SH
  8. Install the screws (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 1453826  Size: SH
  10. Install the license plate spare wheel cover (3) to the spare tire carrier frame (2).

  11. Object Number: 1427918  Size: SH
  12. Secure the hand nut (1) to the spare wheel cover bolt.
  13. Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.