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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 790997  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® RT6609 9 speed transmission, disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).

  3. Object Number: 791220  Size: SH
  4. If equipped with the SpicerĀ® ES52-7B or ES066-7B 7 speed transmissions, disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).

  5. Object Number: 791222  Size: SH
  6. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® RT8709 9 speed, or RT8908LL 10 speed transmissions, disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1).

  7. Object Number: 791223  Size: SH
  8. If equipped with one of the following EatonĀ® FullerĀ® transmissions, disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1, 2).
  9. ā€¢ 5 speed:
       - FS-4205A/B
       - FS-5205A/B
       - FS-6305A/B
    ā€¢ 6 speed:
       - FS-5406A
       - FS-6406A
       - FSO-8406A

    Object Number: 791221  Size: SH
  10. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® FO 8406A-ASX transmission, disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1).
  11. Remove the backup lamp switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 791221  Size: SH

    Important: A NEW backup lamp switch has pre-applied thread sealant on the threads.

  1. If installing the old backup lamp switch, apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 or equivalent to the threads.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the backup lamp switch.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the backup lamp switch to 48 NĀ·m (35 lb ft).

  5. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® FO 8406A-ASX transmission, connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 791223  Size: SH
  7. If equipped with one of the following EatonĀ® FullerĀ® transmissions, connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1, 2).
  8. ā€¢ 5 speed:
       - FS-4205A/B
       - FS-5205A/B
       - FS-6305A/B
    ā€¢ 6 speed:
       - FS-5406A
       - FS-6406A
       - FSO-8406A

    Object Number: 791222  Size: SH
  9. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® RT8709 9 speed, or RT8908LL 10 speed transmissions, connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (1).

  10. Object Number: 791220  Size: SH
  11. If equipped with the SpicerĀ® ES52-7B or ES066-7B 7 speed transmissions, connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).

  12. Object Number: 790997  Size: SH
  13. If equipped with the EatonĀ® FullerĀ® RT6609 9 speed transmission, connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector (2).
  14. Lower the vehicle.