Body Electrical System

License Plate Lamps

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the license plate lamp (A) by releasing the hook.

  3. Disconnect the license plate lamp connector (A).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacement

[Bulb]

  1. Remove the license plate lamp.

  2. Remove the socket (A) by turning it counterclockwise.

  3. Replace the bulb (B) by pulling it out of the socket.

Test yourself

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