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Dome Lamp Replacement Impala and Monte Carlo

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 548962  Size: SH
  1. Remove the dome lamp lens from the dome lamp bezel using a small flat bladed tool as a lever on the right side of the dome lamp lens.

  2. Object Number: 548968  Size: SH
  3. Remove the dome lamp lens from the dome lamp bezel.

  4. Object Number: 548993  Size: SH
  5. Remove the dome lamp bulb.
  6. Remove the dome lamp bezel from the headliner using a small flat bladed tool to depress the tab retainers.

  7. Object Number: 548985  Size: SH
  8. Remove the dome lamp from the headliner.

  9. Object Number: 548995  Size: SH
  10. Remove the dome lamp socket from the dome lamp bezel by squeezing each terminal and pressing out.

  11. Object Number: 548997  Size: SH
  12. Remove the dome lamp socket from the dome lamp bezel.

  13. Object Number: 549001  Size: SH
  14. Remove the dome lamp electrical wiring from back side of the dome lamp bezel.
  15. Remove the dome lamp from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 548999  Size: SH
  1. Install the dome lamp socket to the dome lamp bezel by squeezing each terminal and pressing into place until fully seated.

  2. Object Number: 549001  Size: SH
  3. Install the dome lamp electrical wiring to back side of the dome lamp bezel.
  4. Important: The dome lamp bezel will not have a tight fit to the headliner until the dome lamp lens is installed.


    Object Number: 548985  Size: SH
  5. Install the dome lamp bezel to the headliner pressing into place until the tab retainers are fully seated.

  6. Object Number: 548993  Size: SH
  7. Install the dome lamp bulb.

  8. Object Number: 548968  Size: SH
  9. Install the dome lamp lens to the dome lamp bezel.

  10. Object Number: 548966  Size: SH
  11. Inserting the left side of the dome lamp lens with the two retainer tabs first them pressing in the right side until fully seated.

Dome Lamp Replacement Impala with SEO, RPO 6C7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 556310  Size: SH
  1. Remove the (TRK/ROOF BRP) fuse before starting dome lamp removal procedures. Refer to Power and Grounding Component Views in Wiring Systems.
  2. Remove the dome lamp lens from the dome lamp bezel using a small flat bladed tool.

  3. Object Number: 556309  Size: SH
  4. Remove the dome lamp bulb.
  5. Important: Hold the dome lamp bezel in position when removing the screws from the dome lamp bezel. Remove the dome lamp bezel slowly to avoid loosing the dome lamp spacers.

  6. Remove the screws from the dome lamp bezel.

  7. Object Number: 556308  Size: SH
  8. Remove the dome lamp bezel from the headliner.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 556308  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector if required.
  2. Position the done lamp spacers and wiring harness ground terminal to the dome lamp bezel and screws.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the dome lamp bezel as an assembly to the dome lamp bracket with the dome lamp switch to the rear.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the dome lamp screws to 1.5 N·m (17 lb ft).

  6. Install the dome lamp bulb.

  7. Object Number: 556310  Size: SH
  8. Install the dome lamp lens.
  9. Install the (TRK/ROOF BRP) fuse. Refer to Power and Grounding Component Views in Wiring Systems .