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 may contain up to four bulbs, depending upon the market for which the vehicle was manufactured. The service procedures for each bulb are the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ.
1. Align the base of the bulb (3) with the rear lamp socket (2).
2. Push the bulb straight into the socket until the base is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the keyed opening in the socket plate (4) on the back of the rear lamp unit housing (1).
4. Insert the socket and bulb straight into the socket plate 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. Install two new plastic grommets (3) into the quarter panel.
2. Position the rear lamp unit (4) to the quarter panel.
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the lamp socket plate connector.
4. Align the two ball studs on the outboard side of the rear lamp housing with the two plastic grommets in the quarter panel.
5. Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly on the outboard side of the lamp until the two ball studs snap into the plastic grommets.
6. Install and tighten the two screws (5) that secure the inboard side of the lamp housing to the plastic nuts (1) in the side jamb of the tailgate opening. Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.