Rear Side Marker Lamp Replacement

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Rear Side Marker Lamp Replacement
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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Marker Lamp
GM2010489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
1 Rear Bumper Fascia Screw
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:Β  The screw is hidden under the inside edge of the bumper fascia.

Tighten:Β  10 N.m (89 lb in)

2 Rear Side Marker Lamp

Procedure

  1. Flex the front edge of the rear bumper fascia outward far enough in order to access the electrical connector and the locking tab on the lamp assembly.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp socket.
  3. Depress the locking tab rearward towards the lamp socket and pull the front edge of the lamp out first.
  4. Disengage the lamp from the rear bumper fascia.
RENDER: 1.0x

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