2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Owners Manual

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2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly (D) by turning
them counterclockwise.3. Disconnect the harness connector by pulling the tab (E) in
the direction of the arrow as shown. Then pull the harness
connector (F) to remove the bulb.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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Rear combination lights
N00943700461
ECLIPSE1. Open the rear hatch.
Push the center of the clips (A) and remove them. Then
remove the cover (B).
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the front fog lights
are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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2. Remove the clip (A) and the bolt (C). 3. Take off the trim cover (D). Remove the light case mount-
ing nut (E).
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4. Insert the tip of the screwdriver at the edge of the light
unit, pry gently to remove the light unit.
Then move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle
and remove the clip (F).NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.5. Remove the socket and bulb assemblies by turning them
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
G- Back-up light
H- Rear turn signal light
I- Rear side-marker light
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6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTE
When mounting the light unit, align the clip (F), pins and
bolts (J) on the light unit with the holes in the body.
ECLIPSE SPYDER1. Open the trunk lid.
Push the center of the clips (A) and remove them. Then
remove the cover (B).
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2. Remove the clip (A) and the bolt (C). 3. Remove the trim cover clips (D) in the order of their num-
bers (1, 2).
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Grasp the trim cover and pull it toward you to remove the
clips.4. Lift the trim cover. Remove the light case mounting nut
(E).
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5. Insert the tip of the screwdriver at the edge of the light
unit, pry gently to remove the light unit.
Then move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle
and remove the clip (F).NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.6. Remove the socket and bulb assemblies by turning them
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
G- Back-up light
H- Rear turn signal light
I- Rear side-marker light
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