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Tail Lamp Replacement

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Fig 1: Tail Lamp Replacement
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Open the rear compartment lid in order to access the tail lamp assembly nuts.
  2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Pull back either the RH or the LH rear compartment side trim panel in order to access the tail lamp nuts. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side or Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side .
1 Tail Lamp Assembly Nuts (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:  Tighten nuts in sequence as shown.

Tighten:  6 N.m(53 lb in)

2 Chassis Electrical Connector
Tip:  Release the connector position assurance (CPA) and disconnect the electrical connector from the LED socket.
3 Tail Lamp Assembly