Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to COMPARTMENT LID TRIM REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the backup lamp. Refer to Backup Lamp Replacement .
- Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (5) from the wiring harness.
- Press the grommet (4) through the opening in order to remove the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid (3).
- Remove the fasteners (2) securing the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
- Pull the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) downward in order to disengage the panel from the rear compartment lid (3).
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp panel (1) and place it face down on a clean protective surface.
- Remove the fasteners (1) securing the high mounted stop lamp (2) to the filler panel (3).