Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear compartment lid applique. Refer to COMPARTMENT LID APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT - REAR in Body Rear End.
Remove the backup lamp bulb/sockets from the applique by rotating counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Removing Backup Lamp Bulb/Sockets
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Remove the backup lamp bulbs from the sockets, if required.