Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Tail Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Open and support the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the body side trim panel replacement in order to expose the tail lamp pocket nuts. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Tail Lamp Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m (22 lb ft)
- Tail Lamp Control Module with Bulb Assembly
Tip
Rotate the control module with bulbs counterclockwise and remove from the tail lamp housing.
- Tail Lamp Assembly
Warning: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Using a blunt tool, tap gently on the tail lamp studs before attempting to remove the tail lamp assembly from the lamp pocket.
- Pull the tail lamp assembly rearward.
- Disconnect the tail lamp control module with bulbs assembly electrical connector.
Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
- Tail Lamp Bulb Harness Socket
Procedure
Rotate the bulb socket from the tail lamp housing.
- Tail Lamp Bulb
Procedure
Pull the bulb straight from the lamp harness socket
Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
Using a scan tool, check for DTCs.
Forward ...
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lighting system consists of the following lamps if equipped:
Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
Park, tail and license lamps
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Other materials:
OnStar Overview
If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect
to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic
Services.
The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light
is:
• Solid Green: System is ready ...
Backup Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment
Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket.
Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...
Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a storage area under the armrest. Pull up on the
latch on the front of the armrest to access.
Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position.
Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area.
There may be an a ...
