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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 696402 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped.
  3. Remove the tail lamp assembly from the rear body panel. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .
  4. Squeeze the bulb socket locking tabs and rotate the tail lamp socket counterclockwise in order to release the socket from the tail lamp assembly.
  5. Firmly hold the bulb socket (1) in one hand.
  6. Press the bulb inward while turning counter-clockwise in order to remove.
  7. Remove the inoperative bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 696402 Size: SH
  1. Install the new bulb to the tail lamp socket (1).
  2. Firmly press the bulb inward while rotating clockwise in order to secure the bulb.
  3. Install the tail lamp socket to the tail lamp assembly.
  4. Rotate the lamp socket clockwise in order to secure the locking tabs.
  5. Ensure the bulb socket locking tabs are locked into position.
  6. Install the tail lamp assembly to the rear body panel. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement .
  7. Install the convenience net, if equipped.
  8. Close the rear compartment lid.