Stop Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Using the appropriate tool, release the tabs on the back body opening side center gutter.
- Release the back body opening side lower gutter retainers and remove the back body opening side lower gutter (1).
- Rear Bumper Fascia (1) » Remove — Rear Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation
- Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retaining tab.
- Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp (2) » Remove
- Rotate the stop bulb socket (1) a quarter turn counterclockwise to release.
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Stop Bulb Socket (1) » Remove
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Remove the stop bulb (2) straight from the stop bulb socket (1). Installation Procedure
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Install the stop bulb (2) straight into the stop bulb socket (1).
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Stop Bulb Socket (1) » Install
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Rotate the stop bulb socket (1) a quarter turn clockwise to engage.
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Ensure the rear body structure lamp (1) is properly aligned with the tail lamp retainers (2).
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Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp (2) » Install
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Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Secure the retaining tab.
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Connect the electrical connector.
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Rear Body Structure Stop Lamp Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Rear Bumper Fascia (1) » Install — Rear Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation
- Back Body Opening Side Lower Gutter (1) » Install
- Back Body Opening Side Center Gutter » Install
- Close the rear compartment lid.