Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment convenience net from the plastic wingnut retainers, if equipped.
- Remove the visible plastic wingnuts retaining the tail lamp studs.
- Pull back the corner of the rear compartment trim to access the remaining plastic wingnut.
- Apply light pressure to the taillamp lens to retain the lamp in position during removal of the remaining wingnut.
- Remove the remaining wingnut from the tail amp.
- Remove the taillamp assembly from the rear body panel.
- Rotate the lamp socket(s) counterclockwise to release and remove them from the taillamp housing.
- Remove the taillamp housing assembly from the rear body panel.