Dodge Journey 2012 Owner's Manual page 547

taillamp housing with one hand and grasp the flange on
the inboard side of the taillamp housing with the other
hand. Use the trim stick and hand pressure together to
disengage the taillamp housing from the vehicle.
4. Rotate the applicable bulb's electrical connector
turn counterclockwise and remove it from the taillamp
housing.
5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
taillamp housing and rotate the connector
wise to lock it in place.
7. Reinstall the taillamp housing and fasteners.
Changing The Backup Lamp
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two fasteners retaining the taillamp hous-
ing to the liftgate from the inboard face of the liftgate.
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1 ⁄ turn clock-
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3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool)
between the taillamp housing and the liftgate. Use the
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