Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch
is in the off position and then
open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle
by pulling the assembly straight
out to expose the bulb socket.
DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure
with two screws.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch
is in the off position.
2. Depress the lever and carefully
pry the license plate lamp
assembly (located above the
license plate) from the liftgate.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
2009 Tribute Hybrid
(thv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
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