Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet SSR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Lower the end gate.
- Remove the end gate liner. Refer to Rear Compartment Endgate Liner Replacement in Body Rear End.
- Remove the end gate access panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Endgate Access Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
- Set the end gate cover access aside.
- Disconnect the wiring connector from the stop lamp.
- Heat the stop lamp mounting area using theJ 25070 . Hold the J 25070 approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
- Depress the clips on the center high mounted stop lamp.
- While depressing the clips, use a plastic flat-bladed tool to pry the lamp from the end gate pocket.
- Carefully pull the lamp out of the end gate and remove from the vehicle.
- Remove all adhesive from the end gate pocket and stop lamp using a 3M ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disc, 3M P/N 07501, or equivalent.
- Remove all traces of adhesive residue from the end gate and stop lamp using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha and allow to air dry.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the paint finish, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to remove the stop lamp from the endgate.
NOTE:
Use of harsh chemicals when cleaning can damage exterior lamps. Suggested cleaners are a mild soap and water or Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha. VMP naptha is a specific type of naptha and should not be substituted by any other naptha.