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Tail Lamp Replacement

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Fig 1: Tail Lamp
GM2382070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove either the LH or RH rear bumper fascia inner guide. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Inner Guide Replacement .
  2. Remove the quarter panel tail lamp upper molding. Refer to Quarter Panel Tail Lamp Upper Molding Replacement .
  3. Reposition the sound deadening material in order to access the tail lamp nuts.
1 Tail Lamp Nut (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  4.7 N.m (42 lb in)

2 Tail Lamp Electrical Connector
3 Tail Lamp Assembly
Procedure: 
Upon removal, grasp the tail lamp and give a quick pull rearward in order to disengage the outer tail lamp locator pin from the tail lamp pocket.
Tip:  The tail lamp is serviced as a unit, the tail lamp is (LED) Light Emitting Diode.