GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the liftgate.

    2. Object Number: 313857 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws from the tail lamp.
  3. Pull the tail lamp from the body.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp.

    5. Object Number: 812119 Size: SH
  5. Press the tabs to release the circuit board from the tail lamp.

    6. Object Number: 812120 Size: SH
  6. Remove the circuit board from the tail lamp.
  7. Remove the required bulbs from the sockets.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 812120 Size: SH
  1. Install the required bulbs to the sockets, if removed.
  2. Install the tail lamp circuit board to the tail lamp.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the tail lamp.

    4. Object Number: 313857 Size: SH
  4. Align the tail lamp locking guide pins to the body.
  5. Press the tail lamp into the locking guide pin holes.

    6. 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.

  6. Install the screws to the tail lamp.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Close the liftgate.