Step 1: Lift the trunk and locate the small bolt covers near the back panel trim.
Step 2: Remove the bolt covers, exposing the back bumper's retaining bolts.
Step 3: Using the 10mm socket/ratchet, remove the two 10mm bolts.
Step 4: Remove the Phillips retaining screws that line the underside of your back bumper.
Step 5: Disengage the retaining clips found on the underside of the back bumper (just beneath the trunk).
Step 6: You can now remove the rear bumper cover from the vehicle.
Step 7: Remove the two 10mm bolts beneath the tail light assembly.
Step 8: Remove the three retaining bolts located behind the removable trunk liner panel inside the vehicle's trunk.
Step 9: You can now remove the tail light assembly.
Step 10: Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the tail light assembly.
Step 11: Connect the wiring harness to the back of the new tail light assembly.
Step 12: Secure the new tail light by tightening the three interior mounting bolts and two exterior (located beneath the assembly).
Step 13: Reattach the bumper cover by simply reversing the removal process.
Please Note
While we are more than happy to create these installation guides for your benefit, we cannot maintain any liability regarding the part, or the driving experience, once the part has been replaced/installed. We always guarantee the quality of the parts we provide, but the installation liability rests solely on the installer.
And, though we are always here to answer your questions, please note that our technicians created these guides for your convenience, and cannot provide assistance beyond this guide.
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