Cleaning ProcedureClean the flex plate in solvent.
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the flex plate with compressed air.Inspection Procedure
Inspect the flex plate for the following conditions:Stress cracks around the flex plate-to-torque converter mounting bolt hole locations-(1)and/or flex plate-to-crankshaft-(2, 4)
Note:Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the flex plate.Install a NEW flex plate.
Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flex plate-(3)Damaged or missing ring gear teeth-(5)Replace the flex plate as necessary.
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Lamp AssemblyBulb AssemblyBulb SocketBulbLamp AssemblyTo replace one of these bulbs:Open the liftgate partway. SeeLiftgate.Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.Pull the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate.Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from th ...