LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
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Service Procedure
2000-2002 L - Series Sedan
1.
Open the rear compartment and pull back the side carpet to gain access to the tail lamp.
Important:
Do not remove the tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect or remove the following components from the tail lamp assembly:
A.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp.
B.
Remove and discard the upper outer gray socket and bulb assembly (brake/tail lamp bulb)
C.
Remove the three nuts on the rear of the lamp assembly.
Important:
There is a bracket assembly for the left and right tail lamp assembly. Each bracket assembly has a side indicator (1) on the face of the bracket
assembly.
3.
Assemble and install the new bracket assembly.
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Install the bulb, P/N 12450108, into the socket in the bracket assembly.
A.
Position the bulb into the lamp assembly opening and slide the bracket over the three rear lamp studs.
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices, SI document number 9788.
B.
Install the nuts to the tail lamp.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3.5 Nm (31 lb-in).
C.
Attach the loose connector from the bracket assembly to the connector on the tail lamp assembly.
D.
Attach the body harness connector to the fixed connector on the bracket assembly.
4.
Perform the repair procedure on the other tail lamp. Perform Steps 1 - 3.5 and then proceed to Step 5.
5.
Verify the function of all tail lamp bulbs.
6.
Reposition the side carpet and close the rear compartment.
2000-2004 L - Series Wagon
1.
Open the liftgate and remove the interior rear access panel.
Important:
Do not remove the tail lamp assembly from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect or remove the following components from the rear tail lamp assembly:
A.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp.
