Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the liftgate.
Remove the screws from the tail amp.
Slide the tail lamp rearward in order to disengage it from the retainers on the rear body panel.

Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (1 Of 4)
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.

Fig 2: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (2 Of 4)
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Remove the tail lamp and side marker lamp sockets from the tail lamp, depressing the locking tab and turning counterclockwise.

Fig 3: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (3 Of 4)
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Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp and the side marker lamp sockets, if replacing the bulbs.

Fig 4: Tail Lamp Assembly and/or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (4 Of 4)
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