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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 317 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT (UTILITY)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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- Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
- Remove the upper garnish molding at the headliner. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (AVALANCHE / ESCALADE EXT) or GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (TAHOE / YUKON / ESCALADE / SUBURBAN) in INTERIOR TRIM .
- Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding.
- Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (4).
- Attach a short piece of wire to the high mounted stop lamp connector in order to assist the guiding of the harness through the body.
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp screws (2).
- Remove the high mounted stop lamp (1) from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.