GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To replace a taillamp, turn signal, stoplamp or back-up lamp bulb, do the following:

  1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
  2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing on the inboard side.
  3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing.
  4. The locator/retaining pins on the outboard side are part of the lamp assembly and will not be removed during this procedure.


    Object Number: 809577  Size: B3
  5. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the four retaining tabs and pulling the holder away from the assembly.

    1. Object Number: 809524  Size: B3

      Taillamp

      Back-up Lamp

      Turn Signal

      Stoplamp/Taillamp

  6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder socket.
  7. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
  8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is seated.
  9. Secure with the inboard screws.