Black plate (252,1)
2. Remove the bulb by pushing it inslightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Side-marker lights
1. Remove the bolts with a Phillips
screwdriver and remove the side-
marker light unit.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Reverse lights
1. Pull the center section of the plasticretainer and remove the retainers and
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Reverse lightsBrake lights/Taillights Rear turn signal lights
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
High-mount brake light
1. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
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Black plate (253,1)
2. Remove the bulb by pushing it inslightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
License plate lights/Trunk lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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