Rear tail, stop, turn signal, and backup lights, Rear tail, stop, turn signal, and backup, Lights – Jeep 2009 Commander User Manual

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5. Turn the socket on the back of the housing 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to unlock it.

6. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening
in the housing.

7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights

1. Raise the liftgate.

2. Remove the two push-pins that secure the rear lamp
unit to the side of the liftgate opening.

3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward
far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard
side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets
in the quarter outer panel. Pull the lamp unit rearward
far enough away to access the bulbs.

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