Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the body side rear trim panel.
3. For the right side only, remove the rear speaker.
4. For the left side only, remove the fasteners. Tilt the auxiliary blower motor outward to gain access to the nuts that secure the tail lamp.



5. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
6. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector.
7. Remove the tail lamp.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the tail lamp assembly.
2. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector




3. Install the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the tail lamp nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. For the right side only, install the rear speaker.
5. For the left side only, install the auxiliary blower motor.
6. Install the body side rear trim panel.
7. Close the liftgate.