For 1990-2009 cars

## Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement LWB

### Removal Procedure - Backup Light Bulb (LED tail lamp)

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim clips and remove the trim.
3. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.
4. Remove the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
5. Remove the backup light bulb (1) from the socket (2) by pushing and rotating the bulb counterclockwise.

### Installation Procedure - Backup Light Bulb (LED tail lamp)

1. Install the new backup light bulb into the socket by pushing and turning the bulb clockwise.

Important: The different-sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.

2. Install the backup light bulb (1) and socket (2) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
4. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall clip to secure lining.
5. Install the rear compartment lid trim and reinstall the clips to secure the trim.

### Removal Procedure - Rear Indicator Bulb (LED tail lamp)

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim clips and remove the trim.
3. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear bulbs.
4. Remove the rear indicator light bulb (2) and socket (1) from the rear tail lamp assembly by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
5. Remove the rear indicator light bulb (2) from the socket (1) by pushing and rotating the bulb counterclockwise.

### Installation Procedure - Rear Indicator Bulb (LED tail lamp)

1. Install the new rear indicator light bulb (2) into the socket (1) by pushing and rotating the bulb clockwise.

Important: The different-sized tabs on the bulb base and mating cut-outs in the tail lamp assembly allow the bulb to seat correctly.

2. Install the rear indicator light bulb (2) and socket (1) into the rear tail lamp assembly and secure by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
4. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall clip to secure lining.
5. Install the rear compartment lid trim and reinstall the clips to secure the trim.

### Removal Procedure - Stop/Tail Lamp Bulb (LED tail lamp)

Important: If the stop or tail LED's are faulty and do not illuminate, the tail lamp assembly must be replaced.

Refer to Removal Procedure - Tail Lamp Assembly (LED tail lamp) within this procedure for LED tail lamp replacement.

### Removal Procedure - Tail Lamp Assembly (LED tail lamp)

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim clips and remove the trim.
3. Remove the rear compartment lining clip and pull back the lining for access to the rear tail lamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the rear tail lamp assembly.
5. Remove nuts (2) that secure the rear tail lamp assembly, to rear body panel.
6. Remove the tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure - Tail Lamp Assembly

Important: Make sure the rear tail lamp sealing surface is clean to avoid damage to painted vehicle surface and to prevent water leaks.

1. Install the new rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the nuts (2) that secure the rear tail lamp assembly to the rear body panel.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3.0 N·m (27 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the rear tail lamp assembly.
4. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
5. Install the rear compartment lining and reinstall clip to secure lining.
6. Install the rear compartment lid trim and reinstall the clips to secure the trim.