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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002IMPALA LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/ILLUMINATION LIGHTSLIGHTING SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT (IMPALA)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2002 Chevrolet Impala LS

Removal Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Impala LSSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Disconnect the rear compartment convenience net.
  3. Remove wing nut and pull back the rear compartment trim panel from the tail lamp.
  4. Remove the wing nuts from the tail lamp.
  5. Remove the tail lamp from the rear body panel.
    Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly
    G01738090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the tail lamp.
  7. Remove the tail lamp socket, turning counterclockwise.
  8. Remove the bulb from the tail lamp socket.
  9. Remove the sidemarker lamp socket, turning counterclockwise.
  10. Remove the bulb from the sidemarker lamp socket.
    Fig 2: Sidemarker Lamp Connector
    G01738091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.