Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the two push fasteners (1) in the liftgate opening.




3. From inside the cargo area, using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry the access panel off the rear of the quarter trim panel.
4. Remove the one plastic wing nut.




5. Pulling rearward, release the mounting tabs of the tail lamp unit (1).




6. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from tail lamp unit (1).




7. Twist counterclockwise to remove the Stop (1), Turn Signal (2), or Back-Up lamps.

INSTALLATION




1. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the tail lamp unit (2).




2. Position the tail lamp unit (2) in quarter panel opening.
3. Give a firm push forward to seat the indexing pins.




4. Install and tighten the one plastic wing nut.
5. Install the two push pin fasteners (1) in the liftgate opening.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.