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2010 GMC Sierra Tail Light Replacement

Introduction

Replace the tail light bulbs in a 2010 GMC Sierra. Tail lights are for telling other drivers that a vehicle is stopping. Ensuring proper tail light operation is important, and so is doing this process correctly. Make sure to have a replacement tail light bulb, some latex gloves, a 10mm wrench, and a Philips head #2 screwdriver before beginning.

What you need

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    • Open the hood of the truck.

    • Using the 10mm wrench, loosen and remove the 1-3/4" bolt securing the cable.

    • Pull the cable from the battery.

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    • Lower the tail gate fully.

    • Remove objects near tail light.

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    • Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the two 4.8x16mm screws securing the housing.

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    • Pry the housing free.

    • Be mindful of wires and dust.

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    • Rotate the harness counterclockwise.

    • Pull the harness free from the housing.

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    • Wearing the latex gloves, pull the bad bulb out of the harness.

    • Skin oil shortens the bulbs' life spans.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One Comment

Is there a way to get these things not to get moisture inside the backup bulb area?

ron murphy - Reply

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