Installation Procedure

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Install the bulbs to the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets, if removed.

Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Installation - Rendezvous (1 Of 4)
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Install the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets to the tail lamp, turning clockwise until the locking tab is fully seated.

Fig 2: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Installation - Rendezvous (2 Of 4)
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Connect the tail lamp electrical connector to the wiring harness.

Fig 3: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Installation - Rendezvous (3 Of 4)
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Position the tail lamp retainer slots to the tabs on the rear body panel.
Install the tail lamp to the rear body panel, pressing into place until fully seated.
Install the tail lamp screws to the taillamp.
Tighten

Tighten the tail lamp screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Close the liftgate.

Fig 4: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Installation - Rendezvous (4 Of 4)
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