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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.
  3. Pull back on the rear compartment trim panel.

    4. Object Number: 455645 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector.
  5. Remove the fasteners securing the tail lamp to the body.
  6. Remove the tail lamp from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 455645 Size: SH
  1. Install the tail lamp to the body.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the fasteners in order to secure the tail lamp to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector.
  4. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement in Body Rear End.
  5. Close the rear compartment lid.