Preliminary Procedure

Open the lift gate in order to access the tail lamp access hinged hole covers.

1

Tail Lamp Access Hinged Hole Cover (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Use a small flat bladed tool at the topside of the covers in order to release and open the hinged covers.

2

Tail Lamp Screw (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)

3

Tail Lamp Assembly

Procedure

1. Firmly hold the lamp assembly and with a quick jerk, disengage the locator pin from the rear body panel retainer.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the tail lamp prior to removing the tail lamp from the rear body panel.

4

Tail Lamp Filler Panel Nuts

Tip
Inspect the filler panel nuts, replace if damaged.

Preliminary Procedure

Open the lift gate in order to access the tail lamp access hole covers.

1

Tail Lamp Access Hole Cover (Qty: 2)

Tip
Use a small flat bladed tool in order to remove the covers.

2

Tail Lamp Screw (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)

3

Tail Lamp Assembly

Tip
Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the tail lamp from the rear body panel.

4

Tail Lamp Filler Panel Nut

Tip
Inspect the nuts, replace if damaged.

Preliminary Procedure

Open the lift gate in order to access the tail lamp access hole covers.

1

Tail Lamp Access Hole Cover (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to remove the covers.

2

Tail Lamp Screw (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
3 N·m (27 lb in)

3

Tail Lamp Wiring Harness Connector

Procedure

Disconnect the harness prior to removing the lamp assembly.

4

Tail Lamp Assembly

Tip
Transfer the turn signal and side marker lamp bulbs as needed.