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Tail Lamp Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 866388  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the fasteners from the side of the lamp assembly.
  3. Pull the tail lamp housing straight back. Since the lamp snap fits into the quarter panel, pulling on the tail lamp will unseat it from the quarter panel.
  4. Disconnect the harness assembly from the tail lamp assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 866388  Size: SH
  1. Connect the harness assembly to the tail lamp assembly.
  2. Align the tail lamp to the quarter panel and push gently forward until the lamp snap fits into the quarter panel.
  3. Tighten the fasteners.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp assembly (Coupe) to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Close the rear compartment lid.

Tail Lamp Replacement Wagon

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 867241  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear lift gate.
  2. Remove the fasteners from the side of the lamp assembly.
  3. Gently pull the tail lamp housing straight back.
  4. Disconnect the harness assembly from the tail lamp assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 867241  Size: SH
  1. Connect the harness assembly to the tail lamp assembly.
  2. Align the tail lamp to the quarter panel and push gently forward until the tab fits into the quarter panel.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the fasteners.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp assembly (Sedan/Wagon) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  6. Close the rear lift gate.

Tail Lamp Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 864530  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the fasteners from the side of the lamp.
  3. Gently pull the tail lamp housing straight back.
  4. Disconnect the harness assembly from the tail lamp assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 864530  Size: SH
  1. Connect the harness assembly to the tail lamp assembly.
  2. Align the tail lamp to the quarter panel and push gently forward until the tab fits into the quarter panel.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the fasteners.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp assembly (Sedan/Wagon to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  6. Close the rear compartment lid.