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:
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):
Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on.
To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps
are on. ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain
and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.
Mark Installation position of insulator (2) at frame (1).
Cut out frame insulator core (1) from frame insulator (2).
Note: On the rear insulator dril ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor
and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehic ...
