Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Brake Light Bulb: Service and Repair
Sedan
REMOVAL
1. Open luggage compartment door and remove quarter trim panel.
2. Remove three retaining nuts from rear lamp mounting studs.
3. Pull rear lamp away from vehicle.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the vehicle paint, carefully pull the rear lamp straight out.
4. Remove electrical connector.
5. Twist bulb socket counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn and remove from rear lamp.
6. Carefully remove old bulb from socket by gently pulling it straight out of socket.
NOTE: Do not rotate bulb to remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new bulb by pushing straight into socket until it snaps and locks into position.
2. Align indexing tab on socket and install bulb/socket into rear lamp and twist clockwise until it locks into position.
3. Align indexing tab and install electrical connector into socket base until it snaps and locks into place.
4. Carefully install rear lamp to quarter panel.
5. Install three retaining nuts and tighten to 5-7 Nm (45-61 lb-in).
