Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2506

Installation Procedure

Fig. 57: View Of License Lamp (W/ Step Bumper)
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1. Install the bulb.

2. Install the rear edge of the lens housing into the rear bumper.

3. Push on the lens side of the housing in order to snap the housing into the rear bumper

assembly.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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4. Inspect the operation.

LICENSE LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

Fig. 58: License Lamp Bulb Replacement
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TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT (GMC)

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Component Name

Procedure

1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket.

2. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector.

3. Pull the old bulb from the socket, keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.

4. Install the new bulb.

1

Bulb Socket

2

Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 59: Tail Lamp Replacement (GMC)
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TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Open the endgate in order to access the tail lamp assembly screws.

2. Disconnect the electrical harness to the tail lamp.

1

Tail Lamp Assembly Screws (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Tail Lamp Assembly
Tip: Upon installation, push inward on the outer edge of the tail lamp in order
to seat the 2 locating pins in the body panel.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 60: Tail Lamp Replacement (Chevrolet)
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Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Open the endgate in order to access the tail lamp assembly screws.

1

Tail Lamp Assembly Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Tail Lamp Wiring Harness Assembly Connector

3

Tail Lamp Assembly
Tip: Upon installation, push inward on the tail lamp in order to seat the 2

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado