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Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement 2-Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 351401  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the 2 screws which secure the tail lamp (5).
  3. Pull the tail lamp (5) away from the rear end panel in order to gain access to the sockets of the stop/tail lamp bulb (3).
  4. Remove the stop/tail lamp sockets from the tail lamp (5).
  5. Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb (3) from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 351401  Size: SH
  1. Install the stop/tail lamp bulb (3) to the stop/tail lamp socket.
  2. Install the stop/tail lamp sockets to the tail lamp (5).
  3. Install the tail lamp (5) to the rear end panel. Secure the lamp with the 2 screws.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement 4-Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 351405  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the rear compartment lid.
  3. Reposition the rear compartment side trim in order to gain access to the tail lamp retaining nut.
  4. Remove the 1 nut which secures the tail lamp (1).
  5. Remove the 2 screws which secure the tail lamp (1).
  6. Pull the tail lamp (1) away from the rear end panel in order to gain access to the sockets of the stop/tail lamp bulb (3).
  7. Remove the stop/tail lamp socket from the tail lamp (1).
  8. Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb (3) from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 351405  Size: SH
  1. Install the stop/tail lamp bulb (3) to the stop/tail lamp socket.
  2. Install the stop/tail lamp socket to the tail lamp (1).
  3. Install the tail lamp (1) to the vehicle. Secure the lamp with 2 screws and the retaining nut.
  4. Position the rear compartment side trim back to it's original position.
  5. Close the rear compartment lid.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.