Tailgate Light Test/Replacement

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Open the tailgate.
Carefully pry out the tailgate light (A).
Tailgate Light: 5 W

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Light, 2P Connector And Bulb
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Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
With the tailgate light switch ON, check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

There should be continuity. If there is no continuity, check the bulb (C). If the bulb is OK, replace the tailgate light.