License Plate Lamp: Service and Repair

Rear License Lamp Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the 3 center screws from the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement () .
2. Open the rear compartment lid.
3. From the underside of the rear compartment lid, push in the side retaining tabs to the license lamp to unseat the lamp from the rear compartment lid.




4. From the outside of the rear compartment lid, carefully lift the rear compartment lid applique away from the rear compartment lid. Allow enough clearance for removal of the license lamp.
5. Remove the license lamp.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bulb/socket from the license lamp by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
8. Remove the license lamp bulb from the socket, if required.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the license lamp bulb to the socket, if required.




2. Install the license lamp socket to the license lamp by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Connect the electrical connector.




4. Carefully lift the rear compartment lid applique away from the rear compartment lid. Allow clearance for installation of the license lamp.
5. Install the license lamp into the rear compartment lid outer panel.
6. Close the rear compartment lid.
7. Install the 3 center screws to the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Applique Replacement () .