Taillamp/rear fog lamp bulb, removing and installing

Removing 

• Turn light switch to position "0".

Fig 1: Unclipping Plug From Luggage Compartment Trim

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• Unclip plug - 1  - from luggage compartment trim - arrow  - using a small screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Bulb Holder, And Retaining Tabs

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• Remove nut - 1  - and detach retainer bracket.
• Remove bulb holder - 2  - from housing (press apart retaining tabs - arrows  - ).
• Screw bulb out of bulb holder.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Insert new bulb in bulb holder.

Tightening torque