High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Without Spoiler

1. Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Rotate the high-mounted stoplamp sockets counterclockwise to release from the high-mounted stoplamp.
3. Remove the screws retaining the high-mounted stoplamp.
4. Remove high-mounted stoplamp from the rear window trim panel.

1. Install the high-mounted stoplamp to the rear window trim panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the high-mounted stoplamp to rear window trim panel retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the high-mounted stoplamp to rear window trim panel retaining screws to 2 N·m  (18 lb in).

3. Install the lamp sockets to the high-mounted stoplamp, then rotate clockwise to secure.
4. Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement With Spoiler

1. Remove the screws retaining the high-mounted stoplamp to the rear end spoiler.
2. Remove the high-mounted stoplamp from the spoiler.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high-mounted stoplamp assembly.



4. Remove the screws retaining the bulb socket bar to the stoplamp housing, if replacing any bulbs.
5. Remove the bulb socket bar from the lamp housing, if replacing any bulbs.
6. Remove the bulb(s) from the socket(s), if replacing any bulbs.

1. Install the bulb(s) to the bulb socket(s), if removed.
2. Install the bulb socket bar to the high-mounted stoplamp housing, if removed.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the bulb socket bar to stoplamp housing retaining screws, if removed.

Tighten
Tighten the high-mounted stoplamp bulb socket bar to high-mounted stoplamp housing retaining screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connector to the high-mounted stoplamp assembly.
5. Carefully install the high-mounted stoplamp to the rear end spoiler.
6. Install the high-mounted stoplamp to rear end spoiler retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the high-mounted stoplamp to rear end spoiler retaining screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).