GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: Note the position of the side rail lamp lens for installation.


    Object Number: 639893  Size: SH
  1. Remove the side rail lamp lens from the assist handle using a small flat-bladed tool.

  2. Object Number: 639894  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws from the side rail lamp housing.

  4. Object Number: 639895  Size: SH
  5. Remove the screws from the assist handle.

  6. Object Number: 639898  Size: SH
  7. Remove the side rail lamp/assist handle from the roof.

  8. Object Number: 639899  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the side rail lamp on the assist handle.

  10. Object Number: 639900  Size: SH
  11. Release the socket from the side rail lamp housing.

  12. Object Number: 639901  Size: SH
  13. Remove the socket from the side rail lamp housing.

  14. Object Number: 639902  Size: SH
  15. Remove the bulb from the socket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 639902  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb to the side rail lamp socket.

  2. Object Number: 639901  Size: SH
  3. Install the socket to the side rail lamp housing.

  4. Object Number: 639899  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the side rail lamp.

  6. Object Number: 639898  Size: SH
  7. Install the side rail lamp/assist handle to the roof.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 639895  Size: SH
  9. Install the screws to the assist handle.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the assist handle screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 639894  Size: SH
  11. Install the screws to the side rail lamp housing.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the side rail lamp housing screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 639893  Size: SH
  13. Position the side rail lamp lens to the side rail lamp.

  14. Object Number: 639903  Size: SH
  15. Install the side rail lamp lens to the side rail lamp, pressing into place until fully seated.