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3. Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle.

4. Turn the bulb socket one

-

quarter of a 

turn counterclockwise.

5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.

6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the

tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base.

7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.

Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.

8. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp

housing and turn the bulb socket one

-

quarter of a

turn clockwise.

9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up 

the mounting pin and pushing forward to set 
the position.

10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2.

11. Close the liftgate.

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check” in the Index for more information.

Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in 
the Index.

Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades:

1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.

2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the 

outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades are
more accessible for removal/replacement while in
this position.

3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from 

the windshield