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Owner Maintenance
7. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

8. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

9. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

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3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

5. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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7. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.

4. Remove the jack
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

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6. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

7. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

8. Install the new bulb.
9. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
10. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.

11. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
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12. Install the cover in the reverse order of
the removal procedure.
13. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Reverse lights
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal
Installation
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4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens,
and then remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with a
flathead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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*Some models.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights*,
Overhead lights (Front)*, Overhead
lights (Rear)*, Vanity mirror lights*
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver
with a soft cloth to prevent damage to
the lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights*


Overhead lights (Front)*

Edge
Overhead lights (Rear)*

Edge
Vanity mirror lights*

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Trunk light (4–Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to
remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Specifications
Specifications
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights HalogenHigh beam
65HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lights With halogen bulb headlights
65HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Parking lights (Front side-
marker lights) With halogen bulb headlights
5WY5W (—)
Front side-marker lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights 5W5W (—)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Front turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Fog lights
*55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights*LED*2— (—)
High-mount brake light LED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights LED type
LED
*2— (—)
Bulb type 21/5W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2— (—)
Reverse lights 4–Door
18W16W (921)
5–Door 21W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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