Installation Procedure

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Position the lamp to the opening in the rear body panel.

Fig 1: View of Tail Lamp

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Insert the lamp into the opening.

Fig 2: Identifying Tail Lamp Studs

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the tail lamp fasteners onto the tail lamp studs (1, 2) in sequence 1 and 2. Hand tighten only.
Tighten: Tighten the fasteners in sequence 1 and 2 to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
From underneath the vehicle, insert the tail lamp socket into the lamp and rotate clockwise to fully seat the socket.