Backup Lamp Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Backup Lamp

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Procedure Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement . Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket.
1	Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5 N.m (44 lb in)
2	Back Up Lamp Assembly Procedure WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning . WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning . Reach inside the rear compartment lid inner panel and remove the lower and upper retainer nuts securing the lamp assembly to the outer rear compartment lid panel. Push the inside edge of the lamp assembly outward from the rear outer compartment lid panel. Remove and transfer the bulb socket from the back up lamp assembly.

Callout

Component Name

Procedure

Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket.

Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
5 N.m (44 lb in)

Back Up Lamp Assembly

Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Reach inside the rear compartment lid inner panel and remove the lower and upper retainer nuts securing the lamp assembly to the outer rear compartment lid panel.
Push the inside edge of the lamp assembly outward from the rear outer compartment lid panel.
Remove and transfer the bulb socket from the back up lamp assembly.