Owner Maintenance; License plate lights; Maintenance and Care- Page 482

License plate lights

4–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal

Installation

4. Disconnect the connector from the unit

by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.
 

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

5–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a

soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with a flathead screwdriver.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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