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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 621197 Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws from the high mounted stop lamp.

    2. Object Number: 621198 Size: SH
  2. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the roof panel.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.

    4. Object Number: 621199 Size: SH
  4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp plastic retainer nuts from the roof panel, using a small flat-bladed tool.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 621199 Size: SH
  1. Install the high mounted stop lamp plastic retainer nuts to the roof panel pressing into place until fully seated.

    2. Object Number: 621198 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
  3. Position the high mounted stop lamp retainer tabs to the slots in the roof panel.

    4. Press the high mounted stop lamp in place until fully seated.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 621197 Size: SH
  4. Install the screws to the high mounted stop lamp.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the high mounted stop lamp screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).