How to install evo 5 tail lights - 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer

TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND /OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws from the tail amp.
3. Slide the tail lamp rearward in order to disengage it from the retainers on the rear body panel.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets from the tail lamp, depressing the locking tab and turning counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp and the side marker lamp sockets, if replacing the bulbs.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the bulbs to the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets, if removed.
2. Install the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets to the tail lamp, turning clockwise until the locking tab is fully seated.
3. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector to the wiring harness.
4. Position the tail lamp retainer slots to the tabs on the rear body panel.
5. Install the tail lamp to the rear body panel, pressing into place until fully seated.
6. Install the tail lamp screws to the Taillamp.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the tail lamp screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Close the liftgate.

if the bulb has only one point of connection then the wattage on the bulb denotes if it is a brake or tail light
either bulb will work but a stop light bulb ( 25 watts ) will be too bright for tail lights while a tail light bulb (5 watts) will be too dull for a stop light
if the bulb has 2 points of connection ( duel filament) then the pins are off set so that when the bulb is installed each filament pont line up with the correct circuit

1) Open trunk
2) Remove small round plastic access panel with a flat tip screw driver by prying open
3) Remove flat tip screw holding tail light assembly
4) Remove tail light assembly by pulling outward, careful not to break plastic guide/nub
5) Disconnect wiring connectors
6) Remove plastic housing access plate on back of tail light assembly by twisting/turning tabs until they click and then lift access plate from tail light assembly
7) When viewing the the bulbs, the turn signal bulb is the bottom left bulb
8) Install in reverse order, ensuring tail light seal seats properly during installation

1. Replace your car tail light. You will need working gloves to protect your hand during the process. Of course you will also need a screwdriver, cleaning cloth, wire brush, and a good set of tail light bulbs.

2.Understand that different models of car have different set of tail light covers. Naturally, these covers will require different un-installation procedures. So, determine if you can dismount the cover from the outside or you will have to dismount it from the trunk of the car.

3.Determine how to dismount the tail light cover, carefully detach it from the car. You can use different sets of screwdrivers for this. Be careful not to break the tail lights cover. The important thing is you must be able to expose the bulb in order to extract it.

4.Remove the tail lights cover, unscrew the bulb from its socket. Sometimes you will have to press a little and twist the bulb in order to extract it from the socket.

5.Extract the bulb, bring it to your favorite auto parts and accessories store and find the exact match of your tail light bulb. Be sure to get the correct match because if you use other types of bulb, your tail lights may not work properly.

6.Reinstall the tail light bulb, clean the aluminum casing of the tail light. Wipe the socket and wiring with a dry cloth. You can use wire brush if there are corrosion around the tail light casing.

7.Put the good bulb on the socket. You might still need to apply a little pressure on the socket before you can install it fully.

8.Reinstall the tail light bulb, replace the cover of the tail lights and secure it tightly.

9.Test to make sure your new tail lights are working. Start the engine and apply the brakes. You can ask someone to see if the tail lights are really working.

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Fig. 325: Rear Lights In Rear Lid, Removing And Installing

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Removing

CAUTiON: • Switch off all electrical components.

. . Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

o Turn light switch into "0" position.

o Open cap - 1 - for warning triangle.

o Rotate quick-release screw - 2 - counter-clockwise 90 C and remove cover - 3 - from luggage compartment lining - direction of arrow -

Fig. 326: Removing Bulb Socket From Housing, Pressing Catch Bracket Downward

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o Disconnect electrical harness connector

o Remove bulb socket - 1 - from housing, press catch bracket - 2 - downward - arrow - to do so

Fig. 327: Identifying Nuts, Clamping Bracket, Inner Tail Lamp, And Clamp Mounting

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o Unscrew nut - 2 - and remove clamping bracket - 1 -

o Remove nut - 4 - and remove inner tail lamp - 3 - toward outside

o Remove clamp mounting - 5 - from body cut-out

Fig. 328: Identifying Clamp Mounting, Nuts, Inner Tail Lamp, And Tabs

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Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE: • Make sure seal between body and tail lamp housing seals properly.

. Attach clamp mounting -2 - at inner tail lamp and screw on nut -3 - loosely.

. Attach inner tail lamp -4 - at body cut-out and make sure grip tabs - arrows - of clamp mounting rest against body cut-out

. Slide clamp mounting - 1 - onto threaded pin of inner tail lamp and tighten nuts - 3 - and -5 -.

You need to remove the trim from the trunk area that covers the lamp assembly that you are after,then remove the plastic nuts from it and remove the lamp assembly.Now all you need to do is to turn the socket and remove it,pull in the tabs on the bulb and pull it out.Installation is reversed for this removal procedure.

Tail Lamp: Service and Repair
TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim panel (4).
3. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connectors.
4. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 3 nuts (3)
- The tail lamp (7)
5. Remove the following from the tail lamp:
- The stop lamp socket (2)
- The turn signal lamp socket (5)
6. Remove the following from the lamp sockets, if necessary:
- The stop lamp bulb (1)
- The turn signal lamp bulb (6)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the following to the lamp sockets, if removed:
- The stop lamp bulb (1)
- The turn signal lamp bulb (6)
2. Install the following to the tail lamp:
- The stop lamp socket (2)
- The turn signal lamp socket (5)
3. Install the tail lamp (7) to the vehicle. Secure the tail lamp (7) with the 3 nuts (3).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the tail lamp nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Connect the tail lamp electrical connectors.
5. Install the rear compartment trim panel (4) to the vehicle.
6. Close the rear compartment lid.

and Repair Notes TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT REMOVAL PROCEDURE Open the rear compartment. Remove wingnut and pull back the rear compartment trim panel from the tail lamp. Remove the wingnuts from the tail lamp. Remove the tail lamp from the rear body panel. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp. Remove the tail lamp socket, turning counterclockwise. Remove the bulb from the tail lamp socket. Remove the sidemarker lamp socket, turning counterclockwise. Remove the bulb from the sidemarker lamp socket. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the bulb to the tail lamp socket. Install the bulb to the sidemarker lamp socket. Install the sidemarker lamp socket, turning clockwise. Install the tail lamp socket, turning clockwise. Connect the electrical connector to the tail lamp. Install the tail lamp to the rear body panel. Install the wingnuts to the tail lamp. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel to the tail lamp and install the wingnut. Close the rear compartment.

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Hiya,Open your tailgate and you will see 2 plastic plugs on the light unit these are covering the 2 torx screws which are retaining the lamp unit remove these screws with the SAAB toolkit and you will be able to slide the unit out to replace your faulty bulb.