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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
       • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
       • Properly dispose of the used bulb.
       • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  1. Remove the lift gate applique. Refer to Liftgate Applique Replacement in Body Rear End.

  2. Object Number: 1257684  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fog lamp bulb socket (1) from the applique assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise and pulling the socket out.
  4. Remove the fog lamp bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
       • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
       • Properly dispose of the used bulb.
       • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  1. Install the fog lamp bulb into the socket.

  2. Object Number: 1257684  Size: SH
  3. Install the fog lamp bulb socket (1) into the applique assembly by inserting and twisting the socket clockwise.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the lift gate applique. Refer to Liftgate Applique Replacement in Body Rear End.