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Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door)



Rear License Plate Housing Replacement (2 Door)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the endgate trim panel. Refer to Endgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Rear End.
2. Pull down endgate water deflector to access bolts and plastic retainers.
3. Remove the 2 bolts (1) which secure the rear license plate housing .
4. Remove the following components from the rear license plate housing:

1. The 2 screws
2. The rear license plate

5. Squeeze the back of the plastic retainers to remove the license plate housing.




6. Remove the gasket (2) from the rear license plate housing (1).




7. Remove the 2 screws (2) which secure the rear license plate lamp assembly (1).
8. Pull the lamp assembly (1) rearward in order to gain access to the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
9. Disconnect the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
10. Remove the rear license plate lamp assembly (1) from the rear license plate housing (3), if necessary.




11. Remove the rear license plate lamp bulb socket (1) from the lamp assembly (2), if necessary.
12. Remove the rear license plate lamp bulb from the license plate lamp bulb socket (1), if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear license plate lamp bulb to the rear license plate lamp bulb socket (1), if removed.
2. Install the license plate lamp bulb socket (1) to the lamp assembly (2), if removed.




3. Connect the rear license plate lamp electrical connector.
4. Install the rear license plate lamp assembly (1) to the rear license plate housing (3). Secure the assembly with the 2 screws (2).




5. Install the gasket (2) to the housing (1).




6. Install the rear license plate housing to the endgate panel. Ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the 2 bolts (1) which secure the rear license plate housing.

Tighten the rear license plate housing mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Install the rear license plate to the housing. Secure the license plate with the 2 screws.
9. Install the endgate water deflector.
10. Install the endgate trim panel. Refer to Endgate Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Rear End.