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:
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent
possible injury to the occupant. The bladder, the
pressure sensor, the seat cushion, and the control module are assembled and
calibrated a ...
Windshield Washer Pump Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the windshield washer pump. Refer to Windshield Washer Pump
Replacement
Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the washer pump terminal seal (1)
from the washer solvent container (2).
Installation Procedure
Position the washer pump ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment
floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
spot welding and riveting.
Apply structural adhesive to all a ...
