Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Tail Lamp Assembly Screws

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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 2: Identifying Tail Lamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp wiring harness.

Fig 3: View Of Front Parking/Sidemarker Lamp Socket

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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 4: Front Parking/Sidemarker Lamp Bulb

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Remove the bulbs from the tail lamp and the side marker lamp sockets, if replacing the bulbs.