Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying High Mounted Stop Lamp to Filler Panel Fasteners

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the fasteners (1) in order to secure the high mounted stop lamp (2) to the filler panel (3).
Tighten: Tighten the high mounted stop lamp fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: View of Rear Compartment Lid Upper & Lower Retainers

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Inspect the rear compartment lid (2) to ensure that the upper retainers (1) and the lower retainers (3) are present. If the retainers are damaged they should be replaced.

Fig 3: View of High Mounted Stop Lamp

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Position the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) in order to allow the high mounted stop lamp connector (5) and the grommet (4) to pass through the rear compartment lid (3).
1. Ensure that the grommet (4) is fully seated in the rear compartment lid (3).
2. Connect the high mounted stop lamp connector (5) with the wiring harness.
Position the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) on the rear compartment lid (3) and press the panel upwards in order to engage the locator tabs.
Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
Tighten: Tighten the high mounted stop lamp panel fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the backup lamp. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
Install the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to Compartment Lid Trim Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.
Close the rear compartment lid.