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High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Rear Window Panel Mounted

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment.

  2. Object Number: 591209  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
  4. Remove the bulbs/sockets (1) from the high mounted stop lamp.
  5. Remove the bulbs from the sockets.
  6. Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Pull the high mounted lamp (2) forward to disengage it from the retaining slots (3).
  8. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the rear shelf lifting up and out.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 591209  Size: SH
  1. Position the high mounted stop lamp lamp (2) tabs (3) to the slots in the rear shelf.
  2. Install the high mounted stop lamp (2) pressing rearward until the high mounted stop lamp in fully seated.
  3. Install the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the bulbs to the sockets (1).
  5. Install the bulbs/sockets (1) to the high mounted stop lamp.
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
  7. Close the rear compartment.

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Sunfire GT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 591195  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Remove the screws (1) from the high mounted stop lamp.
  4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the rear spoiler, pulling the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.
  5. Remove the bulb/socket from the high mounted stop lamp.
  6. Remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 591195  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb to the socket.
  2. Install the bulb/socket to the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Install the wiring harness to the rear compartment lid.
  4. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the rear spoiler.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the screws (1) to the high mounted stop lamp.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
  9. Close the rear compartment.

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Pontiac Rear Spoiler

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 594061  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Remove the screws (1) from the high mounted stop lamp.
  4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the rear spoiler, pulling the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.
  5. Remove the bulb/socket from the high mounted stop lamp.
  6. Remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 594061  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb to the socket.
  2. Install the bulb/socket to the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Install the wiring harness to the rear compartment lid.
  4. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the rear spoiler.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the screws (1) to the high mounted stop lamp.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
  9. Close the rear compartment.

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Z24 Rear Spoiler

Removal Procedure

Important: The high mounted stop lamp bulbs are not serviceable and the high mounted stop lamp must be replaced as a unit.


    Object Number: 591195  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Remove the screws (1) from the high mounted stop lamp.
  4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the rear spoiler, pulling the wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 591195  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiring harness to the rear compartment lid.
  2. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the rear spoiler,
  3. 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.

  4. Install the screws (1) to the high mounted stop lamp.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
  7. Close the rear compartment.