For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- Remove the upper garnish molding at the headliner. Refer to Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding. Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper in Interior Trim.
- Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (4).
- Attach a short piece of wire to the high mounted stoplamp connector in order to assist the guiding of the harness through the body.
- Remove the high mounted stoplamp screws (2).
- Remove the high mounted stoplamp (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Attach the harness to the guide wire.
- Using the guide wire, pull the lamp wire through the hole in the roof panel.
- Remove the guide wire.
- Install the high mounted stoplamp (1) to the vehicle with the screws (2).
- Connect the electrical connector (4).
- Install the headliner.
- Install the left and right side rear window garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper in Interior Trim.
- Install the rear upper garnish molding at the headliner. Refer to Rear Window Upper Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stoplamp screws to 2 N·m (17 lb in).
