High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (STS)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (STS)
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Fig 1: View Of Center High Mounted Stop Lamp & Nuts
GM1829366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the rear compartment inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
1 High Mounted Stop Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  4 N.m (35 lb in)

2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
Tip:Β  Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the lamp assembly from the rear compartment lid.
RENDER: 1.0x

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