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Remove the tail light assembly screws, then the assembly.
Disconnect the twist lock socket from the lens housing.
NOTE: To remove the bulb, turn the twist lock socket (at the rear of the housing) counterclockwise 1?4 turn, then remove the socket with the bulb; replace the bulb if defective.
Fig. 7: Remove the tail light assembly screws, then the assembly - wagon shown
Fig. 8: Twist the socket counterclockwise to remove from the housing
Fig. 9: This type of bulb simply can be pulled out of the socket for replacement
To install:
Attach the socket assemblies to the back of the lamp unit.
Install the lamp assembly to the vehicle with the mounting screws.
Remove the mounting nuts, then unplug the electrical harness to the lamp assembly.
The lamp now should come out.
To install:
Position the lamp assembly to the vehicle, then attach the electrical harness to the lamp.
Install the mounting nut, tighten to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
Attach the lamp cover.
Fig. 10: Exploded view of the center high mount stop lamp assembly - wagon shown
Fig. 11: Light bulb application chart for all models with non-European headlamps
Fig. 12: Light bulb application chart for Buicks with European headlamps
Fig. 13: Light bulb application chart for Oldsmobiles with European headlamps
Hi Charles, this is an easy one for you, open your trunk and pull carpet away from where the tail light is on the one you want out,you will see five plastic thumb nuts,you just remove them and pull the lens assembly out,remove the bulb you want to change by turning it counter clock wise.
open the trunk and pull the fabric away from the inside of the hold the light in place. Make sure you back of the brake light. There are plastic wing nuts that you remove to take the whole lens out of the body. When you have taken all of the wing nuts off, the lens wil become loose. Push on the studs that go through the metal part of the body and follow the wires to the sockets and turn them a quarter turn to release the socket from the lens. Replace the bulbs and put it all back together after you have tested all the lights. Best of luck and be safe..
Yes, I would remove the entire headlamp assembly. This is easier than you think. Unscrew the large black plastic nuts (you should be able to use your fingers, if not then use a pair of pliers) which are on top of the headlamp lens (2) and the turn signal lens (1). The turn signal lens also has a metal screw-in stud attached to it. The headlamp lens lifts straight up and is attached to the turn signal lens by a clip at the bottom. The turn signal lens is attached by a clip to the inside fender. You will need to pull / **** the turn signal lens straight towards you to get the clip to disengage. Once you remove both lamps you will see how they fit together to place them back in position. It takes approx 15 minutes to replace a bulb, since the alignment during re-assembly is a bit tricky.
Open the rear tailgate There are 2 screws that hold light housing in place.. Remove the screws then pull the housing outwards till the clip behind it springs. You then need to knock the housing sideways (outwards) to free the 2 prongs that attach housing to the car body.
Unclip the rear housing from the back of the light unit & change the bulb.
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