How to Remove the Tail Light Assembly on a 1999 Chevy Tahoe

Part of owning a vehicle is maintaining it. One part of regular vehicle maintenance is replacing headlamps and tail lamps. Another part is replacing damaged parts, which can sometimes include headlamp and tail lamp assemblies. If you need to replace a bulb or replace the housing of a tail lamp on your 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, you'll need to know how to remove the housing from the vehicle.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

1. Open the rear doors --- or tailgate --- of your Tahoe.

2. Locate the two plugs on the inner side of the tail lamp assembly. The plugs are made of plastic.

3. Insert your screwdriver into each of the access holes. Unscrew the two screws that hold the rear lamp in place. It may be helpful to use a magnetic screwdriver to reduce the chance of losing the screws.

4. Pull the tail lamp assembly out from the body of the vehicle.

5. Unscrew the screws on the bulb retainer; separate it from the tail lamp assembly. From this point, you can replace bulbs or replace the lamp lens if it is damaged.

References

• "1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual"; General Motors; 1998