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Taillamps Five-Door Hatchback


    Object Number: 1897158  Size: G1
  1. Backup Lamp

  2. Taillamp

  3. Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. To replace the bulbs on the driver side, turn both locks and remove the cover.

  3. Object Number: 1873004  Size: G1
  4. To replace the bulbs on the passenger side, turn the lock clockwise and remove the cover.
  5. Detach the plug connector from the bulb assembly.

  6. Object Number: 1873007  Size: G1
  7. Turn the nuts counterclockwise and hold the outside of taillamp assembly.
  8. Pull the taillamp assembly straight out.
  9. Remove the three nuts.
  10. Press on the tabs on the outside of bulb assembly and remove the bulb assembly.
  11. Remove the bulb from the bulb assembly.
  12. Install a new bulb without touching the glass.
  13. Reinstall the bulb assembly in taillamp assembly.

  14. Object Number: 1897163  Size: G1
  15. Make sure the seals are applied to the taillamp assembly and screws.
  16. Insert the taillamp assembly into the body.
  17. Reinstall the three nuts.
  18. Attach the plug connector to the bulb assembly.

Taillamps Three-Door Hatchback


Object Number: 1897167  Size: G1
  1. Backup Lamp

  2. Taillamp

  3. Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

  1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
  2. Detach the plug connector from the bulb assembly.

  3. Object Number: 1873007  Size: G1
  4. Turn the nuts counterclockwise and hold the outside of taillamp assembly.
  5. Pull the taillamp assembly straight out.

  6. Object Number: 1897169  Size: G1
  7. Remove the seal.
  8. Press on the tabs on outside of bulb assembly and remove the bulb assembly.
  9. Remove the bulb from the bulb assembly.
  10. Install a new bulb without touching the glass.
  11. Reinstall the bulb assembly in taillamp assembly.
  12. Make sure the seals are applied to the taillamp assembly and screws.
  13. Insert the taillamp assembly into the body.
  14. Reinstall the three nuts.
  15. Attach the plug connector to the bulb assembly.