Tail Lamp Replacement

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Fig 1: Tail Lamp & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open the rear compartment lid. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement . Remove the interior rear compartment side trim panel. Left hand side, refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side , . Right hand side, refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side . Disengage the rear compartment weather-strip from the rear tail lamp being serviced.
1	Tail Lamp Assembly Nut (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 4.7 (42 lb in)
2	Tail Lamp Assembly Procedure Pull the lamp assembly slightly upwards and outward away from the tail lamp pocket.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Open the rear compartment lid.
Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Remove the interior rear compartment side trim panel. Left hand side, refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side , . Right hand side, refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side .
Disengage the rear compartment weather-strip from the rear tail lamp being serviced.

Tail Lamp Assembly Nut (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
4.7 (42 lb in)

Tail Lamp Assembly
Procedure
Pull the lamp assembly slightly upwards and outward away from the tail lamp pocket.