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Tail Lamp Replacement (Chevy Export)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly (Chevy Export)
GM1655516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Tail Lamp Screw
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  1.5 N.m (13 lb in)


Tip: 
  • Remove the nut from inside the rear compartment.
  • If only servicing the bulbs, turn the bulb/socket and pull out of the lamp assembly. This can be done from inside of the rear compartment, without removing the lamp from the vehicle.
2 Tail Lamp Nut
Hand tighten only, no torque required
3 Tail Lamp Nut

Tighten:  4.5 N.m (40 lb in)

4 Tail Lamp Assembly

Procedure

  1. Pull the lamp from the pocket.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Upon installation, align pin on the lamp to the hole in the tail lamp pocket.
  4. Insert the lamp into the pocket and hold while securing the nuts.