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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Tail Lamp Assembly
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  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the screws from the tail lamp.
  3. Pull the tail lamp rearward to disengage the tail lamp from the quarter panel.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.
  5. Remove the tail lamp and backup lamp sockets by depressing the locking tab and rotating the sockets counterclockwise.
  6. Remove the side marker lamp socket from the tail lamp by rotating the socket counterclockwise.
  7. Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp, backup lamp and/or side marker lamp sockets.