Tail Lamp Replacement for Cadillac SRX 2005

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. For the right side only, remove the rear speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
4. For the left side only, remove the fasteners. Tilt the auxiliary blower motor outward to gain access to the nuts that secure the tail lamp. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.



5. Remove the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.
6. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector.
7. Remove the tail lamp.

1. Install the tail lamp assembly.
2. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the nuts (1) that secure the tail lamp (2) to the body.

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

4. For the right side only, install the rear speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
5. For the left side only, install the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
6. Install the body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Close the liftgate.