High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Utility - Roof Mounted
                    
Removal Procedure
- Remove the screws that  retain the high
 mount stop lamp to the roof.
 
- Remove the high mount stop lamp from the vehicle.
 
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
 
- Pull the wiring harness connector through the hole in the roof  and disconnect
the electrical connector.
 
Installation Procedure
- Connect the wiring harness connector to the high mounted stop lamp.
 
- Install the high mount  stop lamp to the
 vehicle.
 
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the screws  that retain the high mount stop lamp to the roof.
 
Tighten
Tighten the high mount stop lamp screws to 1.4 N·m (12 lb in).
                            High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Utility - Endgate Window
                    
Removal Procedure
- Remove the screws that  retain the high
 mount stop lamp to the endgate window.
 
- Remove the high mount stop lamp from the vehicle.
 
- Pull the rubber grommet from the body at the top of the endgate  opening
 in order to remove the electrical connector.
 
Pull the electrical connector through the hole in the body and disconnect.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical connector and push the connector through  the hole
 in the body in order to install the electrical connector.
 
- Insert the rubber grommet into the hole in order to ensure that  the hole
 is properly seated.
 
- Install the high mount  stop lamp to the
 vehicle.
 
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the screws  that retain the high mount stop lamp to the endgate window.
 
Tighten
Tighten the high mount stop lamp screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
                            High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Pickup
                    
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect  the battery negative cable. Refer to 
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
 in Engine Electrical.
 
- Squeeze the release tabs in order to remove the dome lamp lens.
 
- Remove the dome lamp bulb.
 
- Remove
the screws that  retain the dome lamp  base to the high mount stop lamp from inside
the vehicle.
 
- Remove the dome lamp base from the vehicle.
 
- Disconnect the body wiring harness from the dome lamp/high mount stop
 lamp.
 
- Remove the high mount stop lamp from the vehicle.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install
the high mount  stop lamp to the vehicle.
 
- Connect the body wiring harness to the dome lamp/high mount stop  lamp.
 
- Install the dome lamp base to the vehicle.
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws  that retain the dome lamp base to the high mount stop lamp
 from  inside the    vehicle.
 
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install the dome lamp bulb.
 
- Squeeze the lens in order to install the dome lamp lens.
 
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to 
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
 in Engine Electrical