Replace a brake light - 1998 Saturn SL

COUPE The side marker lights for the SC and SC2 are part of the turn signal/parking light assembly. Refer to the procedure in this section for lamp removal and bulb replacement. Rear Turn Signal, Brake and Parking Lights EXCEPT WAGON

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Fig. 5: Remove the trim panel fasteners - except wagon
   Fig. 6: Carefully remove the trim panel - except wagon
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2. Remove the trim panel fasteners, then carefully remove the trim panel.
3. Remove the 2 retaining screws from the side of the lamp assembly, then pull the lamp assembly straight back and out of the opening.
4. Tilt the assembly downward for access to the sockets, then twist and remove the socket(s) from the lamp assembly. Replace the bulb(s), as necessary.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Fig. 8: Tilt the assembly downward fReplace a brake light - 84196112.jpg the sockets
   Fig. 9: Twist and rReplace a brake light - 84196113.jpgcket and bulb from the lamp assembly
   

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the retaining screws from the side of the lamp assembly, then pull the lamp assembly straight back and out of the opening.
3. Tilt the assembly for access to the sockets, then twist and remove the socket(s) from the lamp assembly. Replace the bulb(s), as necessary.
4. Installation is the reverse of removReplace a brake light - 84196114.gif Fig. 10: Exploded view of the tail lamp assembly - wagon
   

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the trunk for access to the lamps.
3. Locate the bulbs at the rear underside of the trunk lid. Remove the bulb(s) by twisting, then pulling straight out.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal. Fig. 11: Remove the high-mount brakeReplace a brake light - 84196115.jpgisting its socket 1?4 turn counterclockwise - except wagon
   

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the liftgate, then remove the wedge blocks from each side of the liftgate assembly.
3. Remove the lower fasteners from the liftgate lower trim panel, by pushing in the center of each pin approximately 1?8 in. until it clicks, then remove the fastener.
4. Insert a screwdriver or small prybar into the hole in the lower trim panel (located near the wiper pivot on the pivot hump) so that the tool sits on top of the pivot. Lift up on the tool handle to disengage the trim panel upper clips, then remove the lower trim panel from the vehicle.
5. Unplug the high-mount brake light wiring harness.
6. Remove the brake light fasteners, then remove the lamp assembly from the liftgate.
7. To remove the bulb(s), push slightly on the top edge of the lens and rotate it away from the housing. Remove the bulb(s) from the housing. To install:
   
8. In order to prevent the possibility of water leaks into the liftgate, inspect the lamp gasket for damage and replace, if necessary.
9. If removed, install the bulb(s) by inserting the bottom edge of the lens into the housing and snapping it into place.
10. Position the lamp into the liftgate and tighten the fasteners to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).
11. Connect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly.
12. Align the upper clips on the lower trim panel to the liftgate slots, then install the panel by pushing at the clip locations.
13. Reset the trim panel push-in fasteners by spreading the center pin tabs and moving the pin so that it sits approximately 1?4 in. out of the fastener. Insert the fasteners into the bottom of the trim panel and push the center pin until flush.
14. Install the liftgate wedge blocks.
15. Connect the negative batteryReplace a brake light - 84196116.gifheck for proper lamp operation. Fig. 12: Removing the liftgate lower trim panel assembly - wagon
    Fig. 13: ExplodedReplace a brake light - 84196117.gif high-mount brake light bulb and lens assembly - wagon