GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
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    Object Number: 865628  Size: A3
  1. Stoplamp
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  3. Turn Signal Lamp
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  5. Back-Up Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

  1. Open the liftgate or tailgate. See Liftgate or Tailgate for more information.

  2. Object Number: 865633  Size: A3

    Remove the two screws from the rear lamp assembly and remove the rear lamp assembly.

  3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
  4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
  5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp housing and turn the socket counterclockwise until it is locked in place.
  6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws.

Your vehicle may have a taillamp in the bumper. To replace it, do the following:


    Object Number: 1422107  Size: A3

    Locate the affected taillamp which is behind and under the bumper.

  1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing.
  2. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket.
  3. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket.
  4. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing and turn it clockwise to lock it.