1. See Figure 1. Insert a small screwdriver into middle hole of license plate lamp cover. Push forward with screwdriver to release tail lamp housing retaining clip.
2. Lift rear of tail lamp housing up and slide housing assembly away from fender.
3. See Figure 2. Turn bulb socket assembly clockwise and pull outward from tail lamp housing.
4. Remove bulb by turning counterclockwise and pulling from bulb socket assembly.
5. Coat base of new bulb with ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT (Part No. 99861-02).
6. Push new bulb into bulb socket assembly and turn clockwise.
7. Insert bulb socket assembly into tail lamp housing and turn counterclockwise to lock in place.
8. Route all electrical connectors and wiring harnesses to either side of tail lamp opening in fender, away from tail lamp bulb housing.
NOTE
When installing tail lamp assembly, make sure tail lamp bulb is pointing toward rear of vehicle.
9. Insert tabs on front of tail lamp housing under forward edge of fender opening.
10. Carefully push tail lamp assembly toward front of vehicle.
11. Engage retaining clip with rear edge of fender opening. Gently press down on tail lamp assembly until clip locks in place.
NOTE
Retaining clip must engage rear fender opening for tail lamp to remain locked into position in rear fender.
WARNING
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a)
12. Turn ignition on and test for proper tail lamp operation.
Figure 1. Releasing Tail Lamp Retaining Clip (typical)
1Tail lamp bulb socket assembly
2Retaining clip
3Mounting tabs
Figure 2. Tail Lamp Assembly: VRSCDX Models