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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying High Mount Stop Lamp
GM1673739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: 
Remove the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
1 High Mounted Stop Lamp Assembly Electrical Connection
Tip:  Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Retention Clip (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Disconnect the retention clips securing the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) to the rear trim package shelf.
3 High Mounted Stop Lamp Assembly
Tip: 
  • The high mounted stop lamp is serviced as a unit, LED assembly.
  • Roll the high mounted stop lamp assembly forward in order to remove the lamp from the rear trim package shelf.
RENDER: 1.0x

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