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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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Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
License Plate Lamp 168
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Stoplamp, Taillamp and
Turn Signal Lamp3057K*
Sidemarker, Stoplamp, Taillamp
and Turn Signal Lamp3157K**
*Coupe and Sedan only
**Retractable Hardtop only
***Sedan Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 431for more information on wiper blade
inspection.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. Here’s how to
remove the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away
from the windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of
the blade, and rotate the blade assembly
away from the arm connector.
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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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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
All Models (Except GTP
and Retractable Hardtop)
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.3. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown,
and thread the jack retainer nut until it
contacts the jack.
4. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire
beneath the trim panel. The tire may not lay
completely at.
5. Line up a wheel nut hole with the bolt or
wheel center.
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