GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following:

  1. Remove the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) fasteners from the outside of the vehicle.
  2. Pull the CHMSL out of the liftgate.
  3. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the CHMSL.

  5. Object Number: 1236080  Size: B2
  6. Depress the tabs on the CHMSL lens to separate the CHMSL bulb from the CHMSL lens.
  7. Pull the CHMSL bulb out of the assembly.
  8. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
  9. Align the tabs on the CHMSL lens with the CHMSL bulb assembly, and push to install.
  10. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the CHMSL assembly.