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STOP LAMP

Removal and Installation

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (with rear spoiler)
The high-mounted stop lamp uses an LED circuit board instead of a bulb. The LED circuit board is not serviceable and the high-mounted stop lamp must be replaced as an assembly. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams\Spoiler\Service and Repair.

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (with parcel shelf)

Removal

  1. Slide the high-mounted stop lamp assembly rearward on the parcel shelf to give clearance to the front tabs.

  

  1. Lift the front of the lamp assembly up and slide it forward to give clearance to the rear tabs.
  2. Disconnect the high-mounted stop lamp connector and remove.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REAR COMBINATION LAMP

Removal

  1. Remove the trunk side finisher. Refer to See: Body and Frame\Doors, Hood and Trunk\Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel\Service and Repair\Removal And Installation\Sedan.
  2. From inside the trunk, remove the rear combination lamp assembly nuts.
  3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the rear combination lamp assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.