Installation Procedure

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Install the tail lamp (3) to the body.
Insert the tail lamp harness (1) to the body.
Push the tail lamp harness grommet (2) into the body until it is fully seated.

Fig 1: Installing Tail Lamp Harness Grommet & Lamp Assembly
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Install the tail lamp locators into the body until the tail lamp retainers (1 and 2) are fully seated.

Fig 2: Installing Tail Lamp Assembly Retaining Clips
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the tail lamp fasteners (1) in order to secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
Tighten

Tighten the tail lamp fasteners to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Tail Lamp Fasteners
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Connect the tail lamp harness connector (2) to the body main harness connector (1).

Fig 4: Connecting Tail Lamp Electrical Connector
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Pull back on the rear compartment trim panel in order to reposition it in its original location.
Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to BODY REAR END
Close the rear compartment.