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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/TB5) or Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement (w/o TB5) .
  3. For the right side only, remove the rear speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Console Cover) or Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Upper Pillar) or Radio Rear Speaker Replacement (Outer) .
  4. For the left side only, remove the fasteners. Tilt the auxiliary blower motor outward to gain access to the nuts that secure the tail lamp. If equipped, reposition the liftgate close actuator motor control module to access the nuts that secure the tail lamp. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement and Liftgate Close Actuator Motor Control Module Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Rear .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Tail Lamp
    GM1287389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
  7. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector.
  8. Remove the tail lamp.
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