Interior Lamp (5-door and Wagon)

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the service cover using a flat-blade screwdriver.

4. Loosen the lock nuts.
5. Disconnect the power connector.
6. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the vehicle body.

Tail Lamp or Tail and Stop Lamp (Bulb Type)
7. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the protrusions on the socket align with the slots in the assembly.
8. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it and turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
9. Install the new bulb by inserting it into the socket and turning it until it locks in place.
10. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the connector clockwise.
11. Install the service cover by inserting it into the service opening.
Back-up Lamp and Rear Fog Lamp (5-door and Wagon) (if equipped)
7. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the protrusions on the socket align with the slots in the assembly.
8. Remove the bulb from the socket.
9. Install the new bulb into the socket.
10. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly and turning the socket clockwise.
11. Install the lamp assembly into the vehicle body.
❈ The rear fog lamp is located on the driver's side only. (for wagon)
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