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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn OFF the headlamp switch.
  2. Open the rear doors.
  3. Remove the screws that retain the tail lamp to the body.
  4. Remove the lamp sockets from the back of the tail lamp by using the following procedure:
    1. 4.1. Squeeze the tang at the electrical connector.
    2. 4.2. Turn the bulb and the base.

    Important:  Do not remove the grease from the socket.

  5. Remove the bulbs from the sockets.
    Fig 1: Tail Lamp
    G02506047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.