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Removal Procedure

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  1. Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the upper garnish molding at the headliner. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (AVALANCHE / ESCALADE EXT) or GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (TAHOE / YUKON / ESCALADE / SUBURBAN) in INTERIOR TRIM .
  3. Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding.
  4. Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (4).
  6. Fig 1: Removing Procedure High Mounted Stop Lamp (Utility)
    G01457624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Attach a short piece of wire to the high mounted stop lamp connector in order to assist the guiding of the harness through the body.
  8. Remove the high mounted stop lamp screws (2).
  9. Remove the high mounted stop lamp (1) from the vehicle.