High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement

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Fig 1: High Mount Stop Lamp & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open the rear compartment lid. Remove the rear compartment lid inner trim panel . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	High Mount Stop Lamp Nut (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: High mount stop lamp retainer (qty 2), squeeze the retainer tabs inward and push the lamp assembly tabs outward in order to remove the lamp assembly from the rear compartment lid. Tighten 4.7 (42 lb in)
2	High Mount Stop Lamp Assembly NOTE: The stop lamp assembly is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and is serviced as an assembly. Ensure that the gaskets on the lamp and on the studs are in place prior to installing the new high mounted stop lamp to the rear compartment lid.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Open the rear compartment lid.
Remove the rear compartment lid inner trim panel . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

High Mount Stop Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

High mount stop lamp retainer (qty 2), squeeze the retainer tabs inward and push the lamp assembly tabs outward in order to remove the lamp assembly from the rear compartment lid.

Tighten
4.7 (42 lb in)

High Mount Stop Lamp Assembly

NOTE:

The stop lamp assembly is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and is serviced as an assembly. Ensure that the gaskets on the lamp and on the studs are in place prior to installing the new high mounted stop lamp to the rear compartment lid.