Lamp

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the liftgate to access and remove the two screws (2) that secure the rear lamp unit (3) to the side jamb of the liftgate opening.
3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs (4) on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two round grommets (5) in the quarter outer panel (1).




4. Pull the lamp away from the vehicle far enough to access and disengage the retainer on the wire harness for the lamp from the tab on the back of the lamp housing.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the socket plate on the back of the lamp housing.
6. Remove the lamp from the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the rear lamp unit to the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel.
2. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the socket plate on the back of the lamp housing.
3. Engage the retainer on the wire harness for the lamp into the tab on the back of the lamp housing.




4. Check to be certain that the two grommets (5) are in good condition and properly installed in the quarter outer panel (1).
5. Align the two ball studs (4) on the outboard side of the lamp housing (3) with the two grommets in the quarter outer panel.
6. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until both ball studs snap into the grommets.
7. Install and tighten the two screws (2 that secure the rear lamp unit to the side jamb of the liftgate opening. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.