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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment convenience net from the plastic wingnuts, if equipped.
    3. Fig 1: Rear Compartment Convenience Net
    GM182328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear in Body Rear End.
  4. Pull back the corner of the rear compartment trim to access the plastic wingnuts.
  5. Apply light pressure to the tail lamp lens to retain the lamp in position during removal of the wingnuts.
  6. Remove the wingnuts (1) from the tail lamp.
  7. Remove the tail lamp assembly (3) from the rear body panel.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the tail lamp.
    9. Fig 2: Tail Lamp Assembly, Electrical Connector & Wingnuts
    GM1228641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the necessary bulb/socket by turning counterclockwise.
  10. Pull the necessary bulbs from the sockets, if replacing the bulbs.
    11. Fig 3: Necessary Bulb/Socket & Bulbs
    GM1228650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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