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5. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
bulb assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)
If your vehicle has this component and it needs
replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced
as a unit by your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
B. Sidemarker Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim.
4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the vehicle.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.7. Pull the bulb from the socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 2 through 7 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Coupe)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim
to expose the hex nuts.
4. Remove the three hex nuts retaining the
taillamp assembly.5. Pull the assembly off to the side to release it
from the rear of the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
7. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Locate the three rubber covers in the trunk trim,
near the taillamp assembly and remove them.
3. Remove the two nuts and one bolt retaining
the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull off the assembly to the side to release it
from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
6. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the two screws holding the license
plate lamp assembly to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp
Coupe and Retractable
Hardtop921
Sedan 3057K
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912***
Front Parking and
Turn Signal Lamp3157KX
Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the
trunk.
1. If you have a retractable hardtop model, make
sure the hardtop is in the up position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
3. If you have a sedan or coupe model, lift the
handle on the spare tire cover. The handle
can hook on the front edge of the trunk’s
weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way.
If you have a retractable hardtop model,
unlatch the trunk cargo cover so that it is in
the open position. Then remove the cover from
the spare tire.4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the compact
spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 403for more information.
5. Remove the wing nut holding the jack
in place.
6. Remove the extension bolt that is clipped to
the jack. You will need this later to store the
at tire.
7. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the
trunk.
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The tools you will be using include the wheel
wrench (A) and jack (B).1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel wrench.
2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.
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5. Put the compact spare tire near the at tire
being changed.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked
up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off
the jack you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for the
compact spare tire to t underneath the
wheel well.
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