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Removal Procedure

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  1. Slide the carpeted trim cover forward in order to disengage the high-mounted stop lamp cover from the rear shelf panel.
  2. Turn the lamp sockets (3) counterclockwise 45 degrees in order to disengage the sockets from the housing.
    Fig 1: High Mounted Stop Lamp & Components
    G01664777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Firmly hold the lamp socket (1).
  4. Push inward while turning the bulb (2) counterclockwise in order to remove the inoperative bulb.
  5. Remove the inoperative stop lamp bulb (2).
    Fig 2: Stop Lamp Socket & Bulb
    G01664778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.