To access the exterior lights, locate the bulb sockets in the headlight housing from the engine compartment, removing the air filter resonator for SE-R models to reach the left side bulbs. Turn the bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove them, then take out the bulb from the holder, with installation being the reverse of removal. For rear turn signal, brake, tail, side marker, and back-up lights, remove the trunk inner trim, detach the harness clips, and take off the taillight housing assembly nuts. Pull the housing towards the rear, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the housing. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove it and then replace it in reverse order. Fog lights are controlled by the lighting switch inputs to the Body Control Module (BCM), which must be in the correct position for the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to activate them. For bulb replacement, remove the fasteners at the front of the inner fender splash shield to access the bulb, disconnect the fog light electrical connector, and turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove it, with installation being the reverse. To aim the fog lights, ensure tires are properly inflated and the vehicle is level, then adjust the aiming screw accessed from a small hole on the bumper, ensuring the beam's highest intensity falls 4 inches below a horizontal tape line level with the top of the fog lights. For the license plate light, remove the inner trunk lid trim, take out the retaining nuts, disconnect the trunk opener switch connector if equipped, and remove the light trim to access the bulb, replacing it in reverse order. The high-mounted brake light assembly can be uncliped from the rear parcel shelf trim, with the electrical connector disconnected and the bulb socket turned counterclockwise for removal, again reversing the process for installation. For spoiler-mounted assemblies, if the LED fails, the entire assembly must be replaced. Open the trunk to remove the trunk trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the screws securing the assembly to the spoiler. Interior light bulbs are replaced by prying off the lens with a small screwdriver or trim tool, pushing the metal tabs to remove the bulb, and reinstalling in reverse order. Instrument cluster illumination issues require replacing the entire cluster if any individual components fail.
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