Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The high mount stoplamp is illuminated by a Light Emitting Diode (LED). The lamp and diode are serviced as an assembly.




1. Remove one of the inner taillamps.
Access the high-mounted stoplamp through the taillamp opening.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the stoplamp.




3. Remove the screws retaining the stoplamp to the rear fascia.
4. Remove the stoplamp from the vehicle through the taillamp opening.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the high-mounted stoplamp into position inside the rear fascia (insert the stoplamp through the rear taillamp opening).
2. Loosely install the stoplamp mounting screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Align the stoplamp to the rear fascia, then press and hold the lamp firmly to the fascia for flushness.

Tighten
Tighten the high-mounted stoplamp retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connector to the stoplamp.
5. Install the inner taillamp.