Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
WARNING:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk.
2. Remove the convenience net.
3. Remove the plastic wing nuts retaining the trunk trim.
4. Pull back the trunk trim.
5. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place.
6. Pull the taillamp assembly straight out.
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it.
8. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
9. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
10. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise to secure it in the taillamp assembly.
11. Push the taillamp assembly straight in to its original location.
When reinstalling the taillamp assembly, make sure the plastic pin on the taillamp assembly lines up and is inserted correctly into the opening of the vehicle.
12. Reinstall the three hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place.
13. Put the trunk trim back into place.
14. Reinstall the plastic wing nuts that retain the trunk trim.
15. Put the convenience net back in its original location.
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
A. Taillamp
B. Back-up Lamp
To replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lamp bulb:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk.
2. Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim.
3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
6. Push the bulb straight in until it clicks.
7. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise to secure it.
8. Put the trunk trim and three fasteners back into place.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the license plate.
2. Reach up through the opening above the license plate to access the two license plate lamps.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove.
4. Grasp the bulb in the socket and pull straight out.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket until it clicks to secure it.
6. Push the socket in and turn it clockwise to secure it.
7. Reinstall the license plate in its original location.
Replacement Bulbs
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer.
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