License Plate Lamp Repair Procedures

Removal

[5 Door]

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. 2
   Remove the license plate lamp assembly by pressing the locking clip (A).

   

3. 3
   Replace the bulb (A) after removing the bulb socket (B).

   

[Wagon]

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. 2
   Using a screwdriver or a removal tool, remove the rear combination lamp cover (A).

   

   

3. 3
   Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

   

4. 4
   Loosen the rear combination lamp mounting nuts (A).

   

5. 5
   Remove the cover (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

   

6. 6
   Remove the rear combination lamp (A) after loosening the mounting nuts (B).

   

   

7. 7
   Using a flashlight, locate the small clip (A) holding the license plate lamp in place.
8. 8
   Using a suitable and long enough screwdriver, carefully press the latch and the lamp will pop out of position.

   

9. 9
   Note that the screwdriver (A) must be long enough to reach the light clip inside through the hole in the rear door.

   

10. 10
    Press the clip (A) with a screwdriver.

    

    

11. 11
    Remove the license plate lamp bulb (B) after removing the license plate lamp socket (A).

    

    

Installation

[5 Door]

1. 1
   Install the bulb and connect the connector.
2. 2
   Install the license plate lamp.

[Wagon]

1. 1
   Install the license plate lamp socket and the bulb.
2. 2
   Connect the license plate lamp connector.
3. 3
   Install the rear combination lamp.
4. 4
   Connect the rear combination lamp connector.
5. 5
   Install the rear combination lamp cover.
6. 6
   Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.