Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the rear compartment lid.
Rotate the high-mounted stop lamp socket counterclockwise. Pull the socket from the high-mounted stop lamp.

Fig 1: Locating High-Mounted Stop Lamp Socket
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Remove the bulb from the socket.

Fig 2: Removing Bulb From High-Mounted Stop Lamp Socket
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