Removal Procedure

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Remove the license plate.
Remove the screws from the license plate lamp.

Fig 1: License Lamp Removal - Aztek (1 Of 2)
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Remove the license plate lamp from the end gate.
Remove the license plate lamp socket, turning counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb from the license plate lamp socket.

Fig 2: License Lamp Removal - Aztek (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.