Tail Lamp Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Tail Lamp

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open the rear compartment lid. Remove either the LH or RH three tie down nuts from the lamp assembly. Pull the lamp assembly from the body rear end panel. Disconnect the electrical connections.
1	Tie Down Nut (Qty: 4) Tip: Reposition the carpet trunk liner prior to securing the tie down nuts.
2	Rear Tail Lamp Assembly Tip: Ensure the foam gaskets are not damaged and are in place on the lamp studs prior to installing the lamp to the body rear end panel.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Open the rear compartment lid.
Remove either the LH or RH three tie down nuts from the lamp assembly.
Pull the lamp assembly from the body rear end panel.
Disconnect the electrical connections.

Tie Down Nut (Qty: 4)
Tip: Reposition the carpet trunk liner prior to securing the tie down nuts.

Rear Tail Lamp Assembly
Tip: Ensure the foam gaskets are not damaged and are in place on the lamp studs prior to installing the lamp to the body rear end panel.