Taillight Removal and Installation

Taillight Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Trunk Floor Cover





1. Fold down the seat-back(s).

2. Remove the front area of the trunk floor cover (A).





3. Remove the trunk floor cover (A).

2. Trunk Lid Weatherstrip as Needed





1. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A) as needed.

3. Trunk Rear Trim Panel





1. Remove the trunk rear trim panel (A).

4. Trunk Side Trim Panel as Needed





1. Detach the trunk side trim panel (A) as needed.

5. Taillight Assembly





1. Disconnect the connectors.

2. Remove the taillight assembly (A).





3. Turn the bulb sockets (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove the bulbs.

Installation

1. Taillight Assembly





1. Turn the bulb sockets (A) 45 ° clockwise to install the bulbs.





2. Inspect the gasket (A); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.

3. Install the taillight assembly (B) with the gasket.

4. Connect the connectors.

2. Trunk Side Trim Panel





1. Install the trunk side trim panel (A).

3. Trunk Rear Trim Panel





1. Install the trunk rear trim panel (A).

4. Trunk Lid Weatherstrip as Needed





1. Install the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).

5. Trunk Floor Cover





1. Install the trunk floor cover (A).





2. Install the front area of the trunk floor cover (A).

3. Raise the seat-back(s).