GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

  1. Object Number: 829506  Size: B2

    Back-Up Lamps

  2. License Plate Lamps

To replace a back-up or license plate bulb, do the following:

  1. Open the trunk. See Trunk for more information.
  2. Remove the cloth cover on the underside of the trunk lid by pulling out the three push-pins located on the underside of the trunk lid.
  3. Remove the eight mounting nuts from the underside of the trunk lid by turning the nuts counterclockwise.
  4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
  5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket out of the lamp reflector.
  6. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.
  7. Install a new bulb.
  8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.