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.
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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:
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes over
the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the
test drive i ...
Roof
Sunroof
The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or
when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the
first detent position.
To express open or close the sunroof with the safety f ...
Rear Side Door Adjustment
Rear Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the rear door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the rear door.
Adjust the rear door in order to obtain an even gap between the rear
door and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the
rocker pan ...