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2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward
far enough to unsnap the two receptacles
on the outboard side of the lamp housing
from the two plastic snap post retainers in
the outer box side panel.

Tail Lamp Removal

3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.

Wiring Harness Connector
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise a
quarter turn to unlock it from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
With Cargo Lamp
See below steps to replace:

1. Remove the four screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations

2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wiring harness to the body.

CHMSL Bulb Location

CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by
touching it with your fingers or by allowing it
to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb
life will result.

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3. Turn the desired bulb socket a quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove the socket
and bulb from housing.
4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
TIRES
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the
following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings

Tire Markings

NOTE:
P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on
US design standards. P-Metric tires have the
letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding
the size designation. Example: P215/65R15
95H.
European — Metric tire sizing is based on
European design standards. Tires designed
to this standard have the tire size molded
into the sidewall beginning with the section
width. The letter "P" is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based
on US design standards. The size designation
for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric
tires except for the letters “LT” that are
molded into the sidewall preceding the size
designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
Temporary spare tires are designed for
temporary emergency use only. Temporary
high pressure compact spare tires have the
letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation. Example:
T145/80D18 103M.
High flotation tire sizing is based on US
design standards and it begins with the tire
diameter molded into the sidewall. Example:
31x10.5 R15 LT.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by
touching it with your fingers or by allowing it
to contract other oily surfaces. Shortened
bulb life will result.
1 — US DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designation
3 — Service Description
4 — Maximum Load
5 — Maximum Pressure
6 — Treadwear, Traction and Tempera -
ture Grades
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