Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim.
3. Remove the backup lamp.
4. Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp connector (5) from the wiring harness. Press the grommet (4) from the rear compartment lid.
5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
6. Pull the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) downward in order to disengage the panel from the rear compartment lid (3).
7. Remove the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) and place it face down on a clean protective surface.




8. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the high mounted stoplamp (2) to the filler panel (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the bolts (1) that retain the high mounted stoplamp (2) to the filler panel (3).

Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stoplamp mounting bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




2. Inspect the rear compartment lid (2) to ensure that the upper retainers (1) and the lower retainers (3) are present. If the retainers are damaged they should be replaced.




3. Position the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) in order to allow the high mounted stoplamp connector (5) and the grommet (4) to pass through the rear compartment lid (3). Ensure that the grommet (4) is fully seated in the rear compartment lid (3). Connect the high mounted stoplamp connector (5) with the wiring harness.
4. Position the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) on the rear compartment lid (3) and press the panel upwards in order to engage the locator tabs.
5. Install the bolts (2) to retain the high mounted stoplamp panel (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).

Tighten
Tighten the high mounted stoplamp panel retaining bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the backup lamp.
7. Install the rear compartment lid trim.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.