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Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 866763  Size: SH
  1. Remove the license plate bracket, if equipped.
  2. Open the rear compartment lid.
  3. Loosen the license plate lamp attaching screw from the rear compartment lid reflex.
  4. Remove the lamp from the reflex.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 866763  Size: SH
  1. Position the lamp in place in the rear compartment lid reflex. Make sure the gasket is in place between the lamp and the reflex.
  2. Tighten the attaching screw.
  3. Close the rear compartment lid.
  4. Install the license plate bracket, if equipped.

Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement Wagon

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 864718  Size: SH
  1. Turn the lamp counterclockwise, then pull to lower from the lift gate.
  2. To remove the socket from the lamp, turn clockwise, then remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 864718  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb into the socket, then with a counterclockwise turn, install the socket into the lamp.
  2. Install the lamp into the lift gate by turning the lamp clockwise, locking it in place.

Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 864581  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. With a small screwdriver, pry the tabs on the lamp inward, to release from compartment lid.
  3. Twist the socket clockwise to release from the lamp.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 864581  Size: SH
  1. Twist the socket counterclockwise to install in the lamp.
  2. Press the lamp into the compartment lid and snap into place.
  3. Close the rear compartment lid.