Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Loose the screws (2 EA) holding the rear combination lamp then disconnect the connector (A) then remove the outside rear combination lamp (B).

Fig 1: Locating Outside Rear Combination Lamp With Mounting Screws
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Fig 2: Locating Rear Combination Lamp Connector
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If it is necessary to replace the bulb, remove the rear combination cover (A).

Fig 3: Locating Rear Combination Cover
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Remove the bulb (A) after disconnecting the connector.

Fig 4: Removing Bulb
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Remove the liftgate trim.
(Refer to TAIL GATE TRIM Body )
Remove the inside rear combination lamp assembly (A) after loosening the nuts (4 EA) and disconnecting the connector.

Fig 5: Locating Inside Rear Combination Lamp Assembly With Nuts
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Remove the bulb (B) after separating the inside rear combination lamp assembly (A).

Fig 6: Locating Inside Rear Combination Lamp Assembly And Bulb
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If it is necessary to replace the bulb, remove the bulb after removing the liftgate cover.