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Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure

  1. Pull back the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  2. Remove the taillamp thumb nuts.
  3. Remove the taillamp from the rear body panel.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the taillamp.
  5. Remove the circuit plate from the taillamp, if replacing bulbs.
  6. Remove the required bulb(s) from the socket(s), if replacing bulbs.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the required bulb(s) to the socket(s), if replacing bulbs.
  2. Install the circuit plate to the taillamp, pressing into place until the retainers are fully seated, if replacing bulb(s.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the taillamp.
  4. Install the taillamp to the rear body panel.
  5. Install the taillamp thumb nuts.
  6. Pull back the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 737231  Size: SH
  1. Pull back the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  2. Remove the taillamp thumb nuts.
  3. Remove the taillamp from the rear body panel.

  4. Object Number: 737240  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the taillamp.
  6. Remove the taillamp from the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 737219  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector retainer from the taillamp housing, if required.
  9. Remove the bulb socket(s) from the taillamp, if required.
  10. Remove the bulb(s) from the socket(s) , if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 737219  Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb(s) to the socket(s) , if required.
  2. Install the bulb socket(s) to the taillamp, if required.
  3. Connect the electrical connector retainer to the taillamp housing, if required.

  4. Object Number: 737240  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the taillamp.

  6. Object Number: 737231  Size: SH
  7. Install the taillamp to the rear body panel.
  8. Install the taillamp thumb nuts.
  9. Pull back the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.