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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Tail Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 242320 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    3. • The 4 rear compartment trim panel plastic retainers (2)
    • The rear compartment trim panel (1)

    Object Number: 326403 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connector (2).
  4. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    5. • The 5 nuts (1)
    • The tail lamp

    Object Number: 235593 Size: SH
  5. Remove the following from the tail lamp:
    6. • The side marker lamp socket (2)
    • The stoplamp socket (3)
    • The backup lamp socket (4)
    • The turn signal lamp socket (1)
    • The tail lamp wiring harness
  6. Remove the following from the lamp sockets, if necessary:
    7. • The side marker bulb
    • The stoplamp bulb
    • The backup lamp bulb
    • The turn signal lamp bulb

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 235593 Size: SH
  1. Install the following to the lamp sockets, if removed:
    2. • The side marker bulb
    • The stoplamp bulb
    • The backup lamp bulb
    • The turn signal lamp bulb
  2. Install the following to the tail lamp:
    3. • The tail lamp wiring harness
    • The side marker lamp socket (2)
    • The stoplamp socket (3)
    • The backup lamp socket (4)
    • The turn signal lamp socket (1)

    Object Number: 326403 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the tail lamp to the vehicle. Secure the tail lamp with the 5 nuts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the tail lamp nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the tail lamp electrical connector (2).

    5. Object Number: 242320 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear compartment trim panel (1) to the vehicle. Secure the trim panel with the 4 plastic retainers (2).
  6. Close the rear compartment lid.