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2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWD

Tail Lamp Replacement (Impala)

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Tail Lamp Replacement (Impala)
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Fig 1: Replacing Tail Lamp
GM1596323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tail Lamp Replacement (Impala)

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the nut securing the rear compartment trim the backside of the tail lamp assembly.
  3. Pull down the rear compartment trim liner.
1 Nuts, Tail Lamp Assembly (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
2 Nut, Trunk Trim Liner
Tip:  Ensure the trim liner nut is installed after the liner is repositioned in the rear compartment.
3 Lamp Assembly, Tail
Tip:  Pull rearward to remove and connect the electrical connector and push lamp inward in order to position the lamp to the body panel.
4 Connector, Rear Lamp Harness
Ensure to connect the lamp harness connector before securing the lamp to the rear body panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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