(2) Install bulb socket into the tail lamp unit.
Ensure that both retaining tabs engage with an audi-
ble click.
(3) Install the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Squeeze the tabs on the back plate retaining
the bulbs and remove from the tail lamp unit (Fig.
30).
(4) Remove bulbs by depressing, then turning
counter-clockwise.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulbs by turning clockwise.
(2) Install back plate to tail lamp unit making
sure that both tabs are engaged to the housing.
(3) Install the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Raise the liftgate.(3) Remove the two retaining fasteners by prying
under the head of the fastener with a flat bladed tool
(Fig. 31).
(4) Rotate the lamp away from the vehicle body to
disengage hook from the rubber grommet in the
quarter panel opening.
(5) Disconnect wire harness connector from tail
lamp unit by sliding the red lock, then pressing
release tab (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness connector to the tail
lamp. Slide red connector lock into position.
(2) Engage hook into rubber grommet in quarter
panel opening.
(3) Place lamp into position on quarter panel.
Fig. 29 TAIL LAMP SOCKET
1 - LAMP SOCKET
2 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
Fig. 30 TAIL LAMP BULBS - EXPORT
1 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
2 - TAIL LAMP
3 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP
4 - BACK UP LAMP
5 - REAR FOG LAMP
Fig. 31 TAIL LAMP UNIT FASTENERS
1 - TAIL LAMP UNIT FASTENER
2 - TAIL LAMP UNIT
RSLAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR8L-23
TAIL LAMP (Continued)
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