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Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

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  1. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement, Rear Turn Signal Bulb: step 1, image 1 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement, Rear Turn Signal Bulb: step 1, image 2 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement, Rear Turn Signal Bulb: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • The stop/turn signal bulb is located in the outer rear lamp unit that is secured at the rear of each quarter panel

    • Open the tail gate and locate the two fasteners holding the light assembly to the quarter panel.

    • Locate the notches in the outer ring of the fasteners. Those are to facilitate the use of a screw driver to remove the fasteners.

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  2. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a flathead screwdriver or similar tool and pry out the center of the fastener

    • A pair of pliers, or similar tool, can be used to get a better hold on the fastener

    • Completely remove the fastener

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  4. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Proceed the same way with the bottom fastener. Pry out the center.

    • Use pliers or similar tool to pull the fastener

    • Completely remove fastener

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  5. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • The tail light assembly is still held in place by two guide pegs. Gently pull the complete assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to unseat the pegs.

    • Fully remove the tail light assembly

    • The assembly can rest on the top of the rear bumper. The Stop/Turn signal bulb is the larger one of the two bulb fixtures.

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  6. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the bulb socket by turning it about 1/4 turn in a counter clockwise direction

    • Remove the socket from the light assembly

    • Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.

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  7. Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the burned out bulb with a new type 3057 dual filament bulb

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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5 Comments

What if the trunk don’t open is it possible to change a blinker bulb ?

Shellie Gill - Reply

No. Step 1 picture 2 can't be accessed if it does not open

oldturkey03 -

I'm a female and I will give it a try.

janice_montalto - Reply

1*Onde posso ter informações de como trocar a lampada do farol dianteiro ?

2* Meu carro entrou água e agora as setas fficam piscando, algo q posso resolver ?

Tharles - Reply

3* comprei um .módulo de tração que fica embaixo do banco do motorista , mais ao colocar o carro não reconheceu, com9 resolver?

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