Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Backup Light Blub
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment carpet.
- Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Note: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.
- Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).
- Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.
- Remove the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear lamp assembly by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.
- Remove the backup light bulb (1) from the socket by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new backup light bulb (1) into the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.
Note: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.
- Install the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
- Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.
- Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.
- Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Rear Indicator Bulb
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment carpet.
- Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Note: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.
- Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).
- Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.
- Remove the rear indicator light bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counter-clockwise.
- Remove the rear indicator light bulb (1) from the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new rear indicator light bulb into the socket by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.
Note: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.
- Install the rear indicator light bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
- Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.
- Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.
- Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Stop/Tail Lamp Bulb
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment carpet.
- Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Note: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.
- Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).
- Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.
- Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counter-clockwise.
- Remove the stop/tail light bulb (1) from the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb counter-clockwise.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new stop/tail lamp bulb (1) into the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.
Note: The different sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.
- Install the stop/tail lamp bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
- Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall the clip to secure the lining.
- Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.
- Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Tail Lamp Assembly
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment carpet.
- Remove the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).
Note: Pull the end panel (1) upwards to disengage the end panel retaining pins.
- Remove the end panel (1) from the vehicle (2).
- Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear tail lamp assembly.
- Disconnect the rear tail lamp electrical connector (2).
- Remove the rear tail lamp to rear end panel retaining nuts (1).
- Remove the rear tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Note: Make sure the rear tail lamp sealing surface is clean to avoid damage to painted vehicle surfaces and to prevent water leaks.
- Install the rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the rear tail lamp to rear end panel retaining nuts (1) and tighten to
3.00 N·m (27 lb in).
- Connect the rear tail lamp assembly electrical connector (2).
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Check all lights for the correct operation.
- Install the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear tail lamp assembly.
- Install the end panel (1) to the vehicle (2) and listen for an audible click to confirm correct fitment.
- Install the four convenience net retaining hooks (1).