Jeep Repair: Tail Light removal, spring nuts, lamp unit


Question
Hi, and thanks for helping.

I have the 2007 4 door wrangler. I'm trying to replace the tail light. The manual indicates removal of 2 inboard screws and sliding light away from body. Huh?!@! In 50 years, I've never had trouble replacing a freakin' tail light, but this one takes the cake. I don't want to force or break anything, so please give me more detail if possible.

Thanks! Be well.

Gary

Answer
. Remove the two screws (3) from the inboard side of the lamp lens that secure the rear lamp unit (4) to the two spring nuts (2) in the rear body sheet metal.
3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit inboard far enough to disengage the two tabs on the back of the lamp housing from the edge of the lamp opening in the rear body sheet metal.
4. Pull the lamp away from the vehicle far enough to access and disconnect the body wire harness connectors (1) from the bulb socket pigtail wire connector on the back of the lamp housing.
5. Remove the lamp from the vehicle.