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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1609359  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air inlet cover (1) by pulling up to release the clips.
  2. Open the front doors.
  3. Remove A-pillar trim by first peeling back the weatherstrip to expose the 2 screws.
  4. Use a Phillips head screwdriver, to remove the screws.
  5. Pull up on the lower end of the A-pillar trim to unsnap the clips (1).
  6. Unhook the A-pillars from the front end of the luggage rack/siderail.
  7. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by rotating ¼ turn counterclockwise.
  8. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
  9. Replace the bulb.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the lamp socket into the lamp assembly by rotating the lamp socket ¼ turn clockwise.

  2. Object Number: 1609360  Size: SH
  3. Install the A-pillar trim by hooking the rear edge under the tab (2) at the luggage rack/siderail and pressing the clips (1) into place.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the 2 screws (4) behind weatherstrip.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Reposition the weatherstrip (3).