Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tail Lamp Assembly And/Or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop & Turn Signal Bulb

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Remove the tail lamp housing to body screws.
Carefully slide the tail lamp housing rearward away from vehicle.
Disconnect the tail lamp housing electrical connector.
Remove the tail lamp housing from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Tail Lamp Bulb Assembly

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Rotate the tail lamp bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove from the housing.
Pull tail lamp bulb out of the bulb socket.