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2010 GMC Sierra Tail Light Replacement

Replace the tail light bulbs in a 2010 GMC...

iFixit Library 2007-2014 GMC Sierra Easy 15 - 20 minutes Guide 124382
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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.

Step 1

Repair step

  • 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.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Lower the tail gate fully.
  • Remove objects near tail light.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the two 4.8x16mm screws securing the housing.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Pry the housing free.
  • Be mindful of wires and dust.
Step 5

Repair step

  • Rotate the harness counterclockwise.
  • Pull the harness free from the housing.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Wearing the latex gloves, pull the bad bulb out of the harness.
  • Skin oil shortens the bulbs' life spans.