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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 637988 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the compartment trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

    3. Disconnect the tail lamp harness connector (1).

  3. Remove the tail lamp fasteners.
  4. Remove the tail lamp assembly (3) from the vehicle.
  5. While supporting the tail lamp assembly (3), remove the tail lamp harness grommet (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 637988 Size: SH
  1. While supporting the tail lamp assembly (3), install the tail lamp harness grommet (2).
  2. Install the tail lamp assembly (3) to the vehicle.

    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.

  3. Install the tail lamp fasteners to the tail lamp studs in sequence:  1, 2 then 3.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  4. Connect the tail lamp harness connector (1).
  5. Install the compartment trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  6. Close the rear compartment lid.