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Tail Lamp Replacement Bulb

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn OFF the headlamp switch.
  2. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cables.

  4. Object Number: 200974  Size: SH
  5. Remove the taillamp lens from the lens housing.
  6. 3.1. Roll back the rubber housing boot.
    3.2. Pull the lens from the lamp housing.

    Object Number: 200976  Size: SH
  7. Remove the taillamp bulb.
  8. 4.1. Press the bulb into the socket.
    4.2. Turn the bulb to the left.
    4.3. Pull the bulb out.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 200976  Size: SH
  1. Install the taillamp bulb.
  2. 1.1. Press the bulb into the socket.
    1.2. Turn the bulb to the right.

    Object Number: 200974  Size: SH
  3. Install the taillamp lens into the rubber housing boot.
  4. Make sure that the lens is fully seated.

Tail Lamp Replacement Housing

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn OFF the headlamp switch.
  2. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cables.

  4. Object Number: 200980  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the taillamp switch electrical connector.
  6. Remove the taillamp assembly.
  7. Remove the taillamp.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 200980  Size: SH
  1. Install the taillamp by aligning the locator with the hole in the frame rail.
  2. 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.

    Important: Make sure that the taillamp harness retaining clip is secured by the retaining bolt.

  3. Install the retaining bolt into the taillamp assembly.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  5. Connect the taillamp electrical connector.
  6. Connect the negative battery cables.