Exterior Lights

Taillight Replacement

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Taillights (4-door):
  1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-105).
  2. Remove the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-67).
  3. Open the trunk lid and disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
    Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
    Turn Signal Light: 21 W

  1. Turn the bulb socket 45º counter-clockwise to remove the bulb socket.
  2. Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove the taillight.
  3. When installing the taillight, check for the gasket; if it is distorted or stays compressed, replace it.
  4. After installing the taillight, run water over the taillight to make sure they do not leak.

Inner Taillights (4-door):
  1. Open the trunk lid and disconnect the connectors (A) from the inner taillight (B).
    Back-up Light: 21 W
    Inner Taillight: 5 W

  1. Turn the bulb socket 45º counter-clockwise to remove the bulb socket.
  2. Remove the mounting nuts, then remove the taillight.
  3. When installing the taillight, check for the gasket; if it is distorted or stays compressed, replace it.
  4. After installing the taillight, run water over the taillight to make sure they do not leak.