Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Assembly

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH lamp assembly shown, RH lamp assembly is similar.

1. Remove the rear bumper cover.
   Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rear lamp assembly side screw.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the rear lamp assembly electrical connector.
   

1. 
   Position the rear lamp assembly.
   
   1. Remove the rear lamp assembly screws.
      Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
   2. Using a non-marring tool, release the rear lamp assembly retainer pin outward.
      
   3. Gently pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
      

1. Detach the rubber grommet and remove the rear lamp assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.