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High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying High Mount Stop Lamp
GM1999266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Disengage the rear window shelf insulator from the rear shelf trim panel in order to access the high mount stop lamp screws.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector at the high mount stop lamp.
1 High Mount Stop Lamp Screw (Qty: 3)
Tip:  Hand tighten only, no torque required.
2 High Mount Stop Lamp Assembly
Tip:  The lamp is (LED) Light Emitting Diode and is serviced as an assembly.