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Tail Lamp: Service and Repair

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid.




3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
4. Turn the bulb sockets 45 degrees counterclockwise to remove the bulbs.
5. Remove the nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
6. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

Inner Taillight Replacement

1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the rear license trim.




2. Disconnect the connector (A) from the inner taillight (B).
3. Turn the bulb socket 45 degrees counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
4. Remove the nuts, then remove the taillight.
5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.