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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2009597  Size: SH
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Disengage the retainers and remove the rear tail lamp access trim panel.

  3. Object Number: 2009598  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  5. Disengage the clamp (2).

  6. Object Number: 2009607  Size: SH
  7. Remove the nuts (1).

  8. Object Number: 2009609  Size: SH
  9. Disengage the guide (1) and remove the tail lamp assembly.
  10. Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement.
  11. Remove the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement.
  12. Remove the back up lamp bulb. Refer to Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement.

  13. Object Number: 2009614  Size: SH
  14. Remove the rear tail lamp gasket.

  15. Object Number: 2009616  Size: SH
  16. Disengage the guides (3).
  17. Disengage the retaining tab (1).
  18. Remove the tail lamp harness (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2009616  Size: SH
  1. Engage the retaining tab (1) and install the lamp harness (2).
  2. Engage the guides (3).

  3. Object Number: 2009614  Size: SH
  4. Install the rear tail lamp gasket.
  5. Install the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement.
  6. Install the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement.
  7. Install the back up lamp bulb. Refer to Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement.

  8. Object Number: 2009623  Size: SH
  9. Engage the guide (1) and install the rear tail lamp assembly.
  10. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2009607  Size: SH
  11. Install the nuts (1) and tighten to  6.4N·m(57 lb in).

  12. Object Number: 2009598  Size: SH
  13. Engage the clamp (2) and connect the electrical connector (1).

  14. Object Number: 2009621  Size: SH
  15. Engage the retainers and install the rear tail lamp access trim panel.
  16. Close the liftgate.