Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The high mount stop lamp is illuminated by a Light Emitting Diode (LED). The lamp and diode are serviced as an assembly.




1. Remove one of the inner tail lamps.Access the high-mounted stop lamp through the tail lamp opening.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the stop lamp.




3. Remove the screws retaining the stop lamp to the rear fascia.
4. Remove the stop lamp from the vehicle through the tail lamp opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the high-mounted stop lamp into position inside the rear fascia.
2. Loosely install the stop lamp mounting screws.
3. Align the stop lamp to the rear fascia, then press and hold the lamp to the fascia for flushness.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the high-mounted stop lamp retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connector to the stop lamp.
5. Install the inner tail lamp.