Maintenance

Brake Light and Tail Light Bulb Replacement (5-Door)

~1min read

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Loosen the rear combination light assembly mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Remove the rear combination lamp from the vehicle body.

4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.

5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the protrusions on the socket align with the slots in the assembly.

6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

7. Install the new bulb by inserting it into the socket and turning it until it locks in place.

8. Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Insert the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

9. Install the rear combination light assembly on the vehicle body.

Test yourself

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