caution - GM Canada

Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located
above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle.
To replace a bulb:
Taillamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two
inboard nuts from the
inside of the taillamp
assembly.
1. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL assembly.
2. Remove the CHMSL assembly.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to
remove it from the socket.
4. Turn the bulb clockwise one quarter turn to install it
in the socket.
5. Reinstall the CHMSL assembly and two screws.
Do not block or damage the CHMSL when items
are loaded on the roof of the vehicle.
2. Pull the taillamp assembly straight back to clear the
studs.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly slightly upward to
release the lower clip.
4. Remove the three nuts on the taillamp assembly.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle.
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