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Remove the socket f or that bulb
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight or turn
signal light.
Rotate the assembly toward the
side panel until it slightly overlaps
the bumper and the bottom of the
taillight housing is exposed.
With the hand closest to the cargo
area, use your f ingers to grip the
bottom edge of the assembly.
Apply a rearward and upward
pulling motion to release the lower
f astener f rom the grommet.
Continue to support the assembly
while placing the f ingers of the
outer hand on the top of the outer
corner of the assembly.
Pull with the upper f inger and
hand to release the upper f astener
f rom the top grommet.
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3.
4.
5.
6.7.
8.
Lights
Maint enance
631
BULB
SNAP FASTENERS
SOCKET
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Ensure that the grommets are still
in place on the body panel.Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover to prevent
scratches. Remove it by caref ully
prying in the notch on its edge
with a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
Insert the fasteners into the
grommets and push the assembly
back into place. You will hear the
f asteners engage.
Install the mounting bolts and
tighten securely.
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2.
9.
11. 10.
12. 14. 13.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Tailgate)
632
COVER
GROMMET
FASTENER
If the grommets are loose or completely
out of the holes af ter the taillight
assembly is removed, they must be
replaced. Ask your dealer f or more
inf ormation.
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Reinstall the base gasket.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the socket. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the cover.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the base gasket as shown,
then remove the socket by turning
it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. 4.
5.
6.
9.
3.
8. 7. (Taillight)
10.
(Back-up light)
3.
4.
Lights
Maint enance
633
BULB
SOCKET
CONNECTOR
BULB TAB
SOCKET
BASE GASKET
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Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment to prevent scratches.
Remove each lens segment by
caref ully prying on its edge with a
small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Remove the screws with a Phillips-
head screwdriver, then remove
the light assembly f rom the
tailgate.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the cover.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
634
SCREWS
LENS SEGMENTS
SOCKETBULB
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Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Reinstall the socket. Snap the
cover back in place. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover to prevent
scratches. Remove it by caref ully
prying in the notch on its edge
with a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
Remove the license light assembly
by squeezing the tabs on both
sides of the socket.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Reinstall the high-mount brake
light assembly into the tailgate.
Tighten the two screws and
reinstall the covers.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
5.
7. 6.
Lights
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Light Bulb
Maint enance
635
BULB
COVER
TABS
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer,
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement tire should be the same
size and design, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire. If you have a f lat tire while driving,
pull over saf ely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.
2. 1.
Compact Spare Tire, Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a Flat T ire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
655
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. Seeon page .
If you see a ‘‘CHECK BATTERY
SENSOR’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (or ‘‘CHECK
BATT SENSOR’’ message on the
inf ormation display on some
models) when you try to start the
engine, the battery is discharged.
If it will not start, see on page . Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
665
665 665
649
683
If theEngineWon’tStart
Jump Starting
Jump
Starting Emergency T owing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
663
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Remove the upper part of the air
intake duct (see page ).
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
vehicle’s battery. Connect the
other end to the positive ( )
terminal on the booster battery.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
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2.
3.
4.
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To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
Taking Care of the Unexpected
665
BOOSTER
BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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