GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Pontiac
🢒
2009
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Vibe - AWD
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Body Systems
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Lighting
🢒 Tail Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the liftgate.
Disengage the retainers and remove the rear tail lamp access trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
Disengage the clamp (2).
Remove the nuts (1).
Disengage the guide (1) and remove the tail lamp assembly.
Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Remove the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to
Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Remove the back up lamp bulb. Refer to
Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Remove the rear tail lamp gasket.
Disengage the guides (3).
Disengage the retaining tab (1).
Remove the tail lamp harness (2).
Installation Procedure
Engage the retaining tab (1) and install the lamp harness (2).
Engage the guides (3).
Install the rear tail lamp gasket.
Install the rear turn signal lamp bulb. Refer to
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Install the rear tail lamp bulb. Refer to
Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Install the back up lamp bulb. Refer to
Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement
.
Engage the guide (1) and install the rear tail lamp assembly.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the nuts (1) and tighten to
6.4N·m(57 lb in)
.
Engage the clamp (2) and connect the electrical connector (1).
Engage the retainers and install the rear tail lamp access trim panel.
Close the liftgate.