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1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Brake/Taillight Replacement

In this guild you will learn how to fix/replace...

iFixit Library 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Easy 5 - 10 minutes Guide 167726
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Guide overview

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In this guild you will learn how to fix/replace your taillight on your Chevy Silverado truck. Often times, a taillight will randomly go out just from use or possible damage. Here is a quick 5 min fix showing you how do get the job done, save you a little money, and not go to the auto-shop to get it fixed. The only tool needed for this fix will be a Philips head 2x100mm screwdriver.

Step 1

Repair step

  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the top and bottom screws that are in line with the tailgate.
Step 2

Repair step

  • Remove the taillight from housing.
Step 3

Repair step

  • Do a quarter twist to unlock damaged light.
  • You should feel the light housing stop once you unlock it.
Step 4

Repair step

  • Pull out the light from the housing
Step 5

Repair step

  • Remove the bulb from the socket.
Step 6

Repair step

  • Put in the new light.
Step 7

Repair step

  • Put the light and connection back in place and turn it back to the lock position.
Step 8

Repair step

  • Place the whole light back to where the screw holes on the tailgate side line up
Step 9

Repair step

  • Reinsert the screws and tighten until the taillight is secure.