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Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement Cab/Chassis

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 277239  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the lamp electrical connector from the lamp assembly.
  2. Remove the nuts from the back of the bracket.
  3. Remove the lamp assembly from the bracket.
  4. Remove the 4 lens screws.
  5. Remove the lens.
  6. Remove the gasket.
  7. Remove the bulb.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 277239  Size: SH
  1. Install the lamp assembly to the bracket.
  2. Install the nuts.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.
  4. Install the bulb.
  5. Install the gasket.
  6. Install the lens.
  7. Install the 4 screws.

Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement Pickup, Suburban, Utility

Removal Procedure

  1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.

  2. Object Number: 277240  Size: SH
  3. Lower the endgate.
  4. Remove the 2 screws retaining the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the body.
  5. Rotate the tail/turn signal lamp assembly from the vehicle.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the assembly.
  7. Identify the bulb in need of replacement.
  8. • The top bulb is a parking lamp.
    • The center bulb is a parking, brake, and turn indicator lamp.
    • The lower bulb is a backup lamp.
  9. Pull the bulb straight out by the tabs on the base of the bulb in order to remove the bulb.

Installation Procedure

  1. Push the bulb straight into the lamp assembly in order to install the bulb.
  2. Install the lamp base to the lens assembly with the 2 screws.

  3. Object Number: 277240  Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Install the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the vehicle with the 2 screws.