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1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Brake/Taillight Replacement

Introduction

In this guild you will learn how to fix/replace your taillight on your Chevy Silverado truck. Often times, a taillight will randomly go out just from use or possible damage. Here is a quick 5 min fix showing you how do get the job done, save you a little money, and not go to the auto-shop to get it fixed.

The only tool needed for this fix will be a Philips head 2x100mm screwdriver.

What you need

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the top and bottom screws that are in line with the tailgate.

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    • Remove the taillight from housing.

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    • Do a quarter twist to unlock damaged light.

    • You should feel the light housing stop once you unlock it.

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    • Pull out the light from the housing

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    • Remove the bulb from the socket.

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    • Put in the new light.

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    • Put the light and connection back in place and turn it back to the lock position.

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    • Place the whole light back to where the screw holes on the tailgate side line up

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    • Reinsert the screws and tighten until the taillight is secure.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device. Follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Douglas Grymes

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