Ascender 2WD V8-5.3L (2004)
Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lower the rear portion of the headliner by releasing the 2 headliner retaining pins.
3. Disconnect the high mount stoplamp electrical connector (2).
4. Remove the grommet (1) from the body
NOTE: Do NOT raise the liftgate while the liftgate glass is open. This can result in damage to the high-mounted stoplamp, the liftgate hinges, or
the liftgate glass.
5. Close the liftgate.
6. Open the liftgate window.
7. Remove the 2 screws that retain the high mount stoplamp to the lift gate window reveal molding.
8. Remove the high mount stoplamp from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the high mount stoplamp to the lift gate window reveal molding, ensuring the center retaining tab is fully seated.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the 2 screws that retain the high mount stoplamp to the lift gate window reveal molding.
Tighten
Tighten the 2 retaining screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
3. Close the liftgate window.
4. Open the liftgate.
5. Install the grommet (1) to the body.
6. Connect the high mount stoplamp electrical connector (2).
7. Attach the rear portion of the headliner to the roof panel, by seating the 2 headliner retaining pins.
