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:
Fog Lamp Aiming
Preparation Procedure
Important: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle.
Vertical aim is done by an adjusting nut located on the rear of the fog lamp.
Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:
Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
Place the ...
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Retainer Nut.
2. Tool Bag Tether.
3. Tool Bag.
4. Spare Tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it.
Then remove the tool bag tether (2) from th ...
Connections
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle.
The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Hands-Free Calling
1. Press . System responds: ...
