High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: High Mount Stop Lamp (Hatchback, Sedan)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
1	High Mount Stop Lamp Fastener (Qty: 4) Procedure Press screwdriver onto the screw and unfasten it with about 4-5 rotations still pressing the screwdriver onto the screw. After that, push back the clip. To make sure the screw does not fall into the trunk lid, use a magnetic screwdriver.
2	High Mount Stop Lamp Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector at the high mount stop lamp. Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the high mount stop lamp locking retainer starting at the left or right side of the lid compartment. Use new seal. Reinstall clips and screws. Hand tighten only, no torque required. Insert lamp and press in place until all retainers are engaged.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .

High Mount Stop Lamp Fastener (Qty: 4)
Procedure
Press screwdriver onto the screw and unfasten it with about 4-5 rotations still pressing the screwdriver onto the screw. After that, push back the clip. To make sure the screw does not fall into the trunk lid, use a magnetic screwdriver.

High Mount Stop Lamp

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector at the high mount stop lamp.
Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the high mount stop lamp locking retainer starting at the left or right side of the lid compartment.
Use new seal.
Reinstall clips and screws. Hand tighten only, no torque required.
Insert lamp and press in place until all retainers are engaged.