Removal Procedure
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- Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- 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 .
- Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding.
- Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (4).
- 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.
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp screws (2).
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp (1) from the vehicle.