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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to COMPARTMENT LID TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  3. Remove the backup lamp. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (5) from the wiring harness.
    Fig 1: Removing High Mounted Stop Lamp Panel
    G01795779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Press the grommet (4) through the opening in order to remove the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid (3).
  6. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
  7. Pull the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) downward in order to disengage the panel from the rear compartment lid (3).
  8. Remove the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) and place it face down on a clean protective surface.
  9. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the high mounted stop lamp (2) to the filler panel (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Fasteners Securing High Mounted Stop Lamp
    G01795780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.