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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Bumper Taillight Replacement

The guide presents the process of replacing the...

iFixit Library Mitsubishi Moderate 15 - 20 minutes Guide 145827
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The guide presents the process of replacing the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Bumper Taillight. When the vehicle gets millage several inside and outside lights stop working. It is required to replace those lights for vehicle maintenance, by law, and for better visibility. Bumper lights are positioned because help other drivers notice the backside of the car and help illuminate when people do reverse. This light can prevent accidents by providing a better illumination source. This guide will provide visual steps on how you can easily replace the right/left bumper taillight using only one 6-1 screwdriver. The steps do not require any special knowledge or advanced preparation to perform the action. Note each step must be done carefully to avoid car paint damage. There is no possible hazard or special warning before starting rolling. As a special note, all the procedures require that the main and small car backdoors remain open. As a preference keeps near a towel because the car parts can be dirty.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Remember to turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Open the lower car trunk door.
  • The repair will be done in this car trunk section.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Remove the four plastic clips.
  • To remove the plastic clips place the flat screwdriver on the plastic head.
  • Do it slowly to avoid damage to the plastic clips.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Pull back the plastic cover.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Insert the screwdriver and remove the small nut inside that hole.
  • This action can take a moment because there is no visibility of the screw. The action must be done by the user touch.
Step 5

Repair step

  • With the flat screwdriver remove the taillight housing.
  • Insert the flat screwdriver and slowly pull back to avoid damage the car paint.
  • Unplug the taillight housing.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Turn the light housing connector counter clockwise and carefully pull it out of the casing.