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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 279 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT (AVALANCHE)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Tail Lamp Replacement (Avalanche)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Tail Lamp Replacement (Avalanche)
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Fig 1: View Of Tail Lamp Assembly & Components
GM1739484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: 
Open the endgate in order to access the tail lamp assembly screws.
1 Tail Lamp Assembly Screw (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)
2 Tail Lamp Wiring Harness Assembly Connector
3 Tail Lamp Assembly
Tip:  Upon installation, push inward on the tail lamp in order to seat the 2 locating pins in the body panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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