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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1220 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Tail Lamp Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Tail Lamp Replacement
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Fig 1: Tail Lamp Replacement
GM1912952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the interior rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Disengage the rear compartment weatherstrip from the rear tail lamp area.
1 Tail Lamp Assembly Nut (Qty: 3)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  6 N.m (53 lb in)
2 Tail Lamp Assembly
  1. Pull the top of the lamp assembly slightly outward.
  2. Pull the lamp rearward in order to disconnect the electrical connection and the two outer locator pins.
  3. Lift and slightly rotate the lamp assembly in order to clear the rear bumper fascia.
RENDER: 1.0x

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