Signal and Marker Lights

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front Turn Signal and Parking Lights

1. If equipped with two-piece headlight/signal lens, remove the attaching screw(s) and partially remove the front parking light lens.

   Fig. 1: To change a front signal bulb on one-piece lens assemblies, you must first remove the assembly attaching screws . . .

   Fig. 2: . . . ensuring that all fasteners, front, top and side or rear are removed

2. If equipped with a one-piece headlight/signal lens, remove the headlight lens assembly to access the bulb socket.

   Fig. 3: Pull the lens assembly out far enough to access the signal bulb socket

   Fig. 4: Remove the bulb socket from the lens assembly by twisting it counter clockwise . . .

   Fig. 5: . . . then pulling it straight outward

   Fig. 6: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing in slightly, twisting, then pulling outward

3. Remove the bulb socket and rubber gasket from the lens assembly by turning it in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by carefully pushing it in to clear the socket slots and twisting it counterclockwise.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Side Marker Lights

1. If visible, remove the attaching screws and partially remove the front side marker light lens.

   Fig. 7: To change a side marker bulb with no attaching screw, protect the body with a rag and gently pry the lens assembly outward . . .

   Fig. 8: . . . until the entire assembly is free of the body and access to the bulb socket is achieved

2. If no screw head is visible, carefully pry the lens assembly from the vehicle body.
3. Remove the bulb socket and rubber gasket from the lens by turning it in a clockwise direction.

   Fig. 9: Remove the bulb socket and rubber gasket from the lens by turning it in a clockwise direction

   Fig. 10: Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight outwards

4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight outwards.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Rear Turn Signal, Brake and Parking Lights

1. If necessary, remove the plastic fasteners securing the trunk end trim panel and remove the panel. Remove the right side upper trunk side garnish to gain access to the far right side bulb.

   Fig. 11: To change a rear tail/brake bulb, first, if so equipped, remove the lens retaining screws . . .

   Fig. 12: . . . then disengage the lens from the body. Note the retaining pins on the lens which lock into the body grommets (arrows)

   Fig. 13: Pull the bulb socket from the lens . . .

   Fig. 14: . . . and carefully push the bulb in far enough to clear the socket slots, turn it counterclockwise and remove it

2. If access to the bulb sockets cannot be gained through the trunk, remove the rear lens assembly. Usually retained by one or more screws and clips.

   Fig. 15: If equipped with trunk mounted rear lights, remove the bulb retaining assembly screws . . .

   Fig. 16: . . . and pull the assembly from the trunk lid to access the bulbs

   Fig. 17: Remove the bulbs by carefully pushing the bulb in far enough to clear the socket slots, turn it counterclockwise and pull outward

3. Carefully remove the desired socket wiring from its respective retaining clip and turn it counterclockwise to remove the socket.
4. Carefully push the bulb in far enough to clear the socket slots, turn it counterclockwise and remove.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

High Mount (Third) Brake Light

EXTERNALLY MOUNTED

1. If mounted on the rear liftgate, remove the retaining screw covers.
2. Remove the high mount brake light lens attaching screws.
3. Pull the lens assembly outward to gain access to the wire/socket assembly.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb/socket assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

INTERNALLY (REAR PACKAGE TRAY) MOUNTED

1. If equipped, remove the high mount brake light cover retaining fasteners.

   Fig. 18: To change a third brake light bulb, first remove the light assemblies cover by pushing on the center and sides . . .

   Fig. 19: . . . to disengage the locktabs, then slide it backwards and remove it from the assembly

2. Remove the cover by disengaging the locktabs and sliding it backwards.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb/socket assembly.

   Fig. 20: Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb/socket assembly

   Fig. 21: Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out

4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Dome and Interior Lights

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

   Fig. 22: To change the dome light bulb, carefully pry the dome light lens

   Fig. 23: Then remove the lens from the dome light assembly

   Fig. 24: Pull the bulb from the assembly, using care not to bend or damage the bulb holders/electrical contacts

2. Grasp the dome or interior light lens and pull down until the lens is removed.
3. Carefully pull the bulb from its holder. If the bulb is difficult to remove, carefully pry it out with a small piece of wood or equivalent.

   Fig. 25: As with the dome light, other interior bulbs can be changed by following the same steps. Pry the lens interior light lens . . .

   Fig. 26: . . . and remove it from the assembly

   Fig. 27: Then simply pull the bulb from the light housing

4. Check the bulb holder for bent tangs and adjust them, if necessary.

   To install:

   Fig. 28: Instrument cluster lights can be changed by removing the cluster, then twist and pull out the individual bulb sockets from the back

5. Push the bulb into its holder until it is firmly secured.
6. Position the dome or interior light lens into the holder, then push up on the lens until it snaps into position.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

License Plate Lights

1. Loosen, but do not completely remove the attaching screws on the light lens. Remove the license plate lens assembly.

   Fig. 29: To change a license plate light bulb, loosen the lens attaching screws . . .

   Fig. 30: . . . and, if necessary for clearance, pull the entire assembly from the vehicle body. Remove the lens . . .

   Fig. 31: . . . and pull the bulb from the light housing/socket

2. If necessary for working clearance, pull the entire assembly out from the body.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight down and away from the socket.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.