INSTALLATION
BULB
CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket or the lamp wiring.
NOTE: The rear lamp unit (1) contains four bulbs. For domestic market vehicles they are: backup (2), park/stop (3), park/turn signal (4) and rear side marker (5). For export market vehicles they are: turn signal (2), park/stop (3), park (4) and backup (5). The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.
1. Align the base of the bulb with the appropriate lamp socket (2, 3, 4 or 5).
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening on the back of the rear lamp unit (1) housing.
4. Insert the socket and bulb into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the socket clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp unit onto the end of the quarter panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/REAR LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
LAMP
1. Check to be certain that the two plastic grommets (6) are in good condition and properly installed in the quarter outer panel.
2. Position the rear lamp unit (1) to the lamp opening of the quarter outer panel.
3. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (4) to the lamp pigtail wire connector (5) on the back of the lamp housing.
4. Engage the retainer on the body wire harness into the hole in the tab on the lower lamp housing.
5. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing with the two grommets in the quarter outer panel.
6. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until both ball studs snap into the grommets.
7. Install the two push-pins (3) that secure the rear lamp unit to the side jamb (2) of the liftgate opening.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.