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Removal Procedure

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  1. Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Open the endgate.
    3. Fig 1: Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
    G01696809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Avalanche model shown.

    Remove the 2 screws retaining the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the body.

  4. Identify the bulb in need of replacement.
    • The top bulb is a parking lamp and stop lamp
    • The center bulb is a turn indicator lamp
    • The lower bulb is a backup lamp
  5. Rotate the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise in order to remove the bulb sockets from the tail/turn lamp assembly.
  6. Remove the bulbs from the sockets by pulling out the bulbs.
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