License Plate Lamp: Description and Operation

Exterior Lights:

Exterior lights consist of six lighting systems: headlights, turn-signal lights, parking lights, hazard lights, brake lights, and license plate lights (rear only). Six systems include left and right headlight and combination light assemblies, left and right rear combination light assemblies, a rear high-mounted brake light assembly, and two license plate light assemblies (for rear license only). All lights are powered by 12-volt electrical system and are controlled/operated by driver.

Two license plate light assemblies are installed in trunk lid above license plate mount. Each light assembly has one bulb. Both bulbs are turned on when headlights and position lights (parking lights) are on. Each bulb is protected by a translucent plastic lens attached with two screws. Bulb can be removed/installed by removing two screws and plastic lens.

Circuit Operation
With the light switch in PARK or HEAD, battery voltage is applied through the TAIL RH and TAIL LH fuses to the park, front side marker, tail and license lights. The lights illuminate.