Side Panel Tail Lamp Bulb Holder, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the side panel tail lamps. Refer to SIDE PANEL TAIL LAMPS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the headlamp mounting tabs -arrows- and remove the bulb holder -1- from the tail lamp housing.

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To change a bulb, push it slightly into the socket and turn it to the left.

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Brake and tail lamp bulb, 12V/P21W
Rear turn signal bulb: 12V, WY21W