INSTALLATION
BULB - EXPORT
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.
1. Align the base of the bulb with the license plate lamp socket (4).
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 top of the license plate lamp unit (1).
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. Swing the license plate bracket (3) back against the spare tire (1).
7. Lift up the bottom of the license mounting plate far enough to install and tighten the two screws (4) that secure the license plate bracket to the special lug nuts (2) on the spare tire. Tighten the screws to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the bottom of the license mounting plate and snap it into place on the license plate bracket.
9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
BULB - NORTH AMERICA
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.
1. Align the base of the bulb (4) with the license plate lamp socket (3).
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Reach through the opening in the rear bumper fascia (1) between the license plate and the lamp (2) to align the socket and bulb with the opening on the back of the lamp housing.
4. Insert the socket and bulb straight into the housing until the socket is firmly seated.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
LAMP - EXPORT
1. Position the license plate lamp unit (1) onto the back of the license plate bracket (2).
2. Install and tighten the two screws (3) that secure the lamp unit to the back of the license plate bracket. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the bulb and socket (4) into the lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB - INSTALLATION - EXPORT).
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
LAMP - NORTH AMERICA
1. Position the license plate lamp unit (2) to the rear bumper fascia (1).
2. Reconnect the lamp socket pigtail wire connector.
3. Position the lamp unit into the mounting hole in the rear bumper fascia.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (3) that secure lamp unit to the fascia. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.