GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
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    Object Number: 1398293  Size: A2
  1. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
  2.    • 
  3. Stoplamp/Taillamp
  4.    • 
  5. Sidemarker Lamp
  6.    • 
  7. Back-Up Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

  1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .

  2. Object Number: 1398294  Size: A2
  3. Remove the taillamp screw covers and then remove the two screws.

  4. Object Number: 1401079  Size: A2
  5. Carefully slide the taillamp assembly outward to clear the stud (see arrow) and then straight back and away from the body of the vehicle.
  6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly.
  7. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
  8. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket.
  9. Push the bulb socket into the taillamp housing and turn it clockwise to secure.
  10. Carefully push the taillamp assembly back into the body of the vehicle and then carefully slide the taillamp assembly inward to reengage the stud.
  11. Reinstall the two screws that hold the taillamp assembly in the body of the vehicle.
  12. Reinstall the two taillamp screw covers.

Object Number: 1802291  Size: B3
  1. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp

  2. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp

  3. Backup Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

  1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .

  2. Object Number: 1802297  Size: B3
  3. Remove the taillamp screw covers.
  4. Remove the taillamp screws.
  5. Pull the taillamp assembly towards you.
  6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly.
  7. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
  8. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it clicks.
  9. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
  10. Push the taillamp assembly straight into place on the vehicle.
  11. Reinstall the taillamp screws. Do not overtighten.
  12. Reinstall the taillamp screw covers.