How to replace the tail light assembly 2014 – 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3
To replace the tail light assembly on your Silverado 3 we’re here to help. You will be asked to access the tail light housing, remove the tail light housing, disconnect the tail light as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 6 chapters in 45 minutes. Bring your fork and your Torx T15 screwdriver and let’s get started!
Duration
45 minutes
Number of steps
6
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$50
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Access the tail light housing
Step 1/2
Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/2
To replace the tail light on your vehicle, you need to open the tail gate.
Chapter 2:
Remove the tail light housing
Step 1/2
To detach the taillight assembly from the vehicle body, remove the two screws with a T15 Torx screwdriver.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/2
You can now extract the taillight from its slot.
Chapter 3:
Disconnect the tail light
Step 1/5
To remove the light bulb sockets, turn them counterclockwise and pull them out. Now it’s time to remove the power supply harness from the lightbulbs.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/5
You can access the connectors from underneath the vehicle. Unlock the electrical connector. To do this, pull on the red tab with a small fork.
Chapter 3:
Step 3/5
Then pry on the tail light power cable retaining clips using the fork.
Chapter 3:
Step 4/5
Disconnect the electrical connector. Finally, remove the third clip.
Chapter 3:
Step 5/5
You can now remove the power cable. Remember to mark where the cable runs; this will help you when reassembling.
Chapter 4:
Set up
Step 1/3
Take the new tail light.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/3
All the bulbs are supplied with it. Remove the cable from the taillight assembly. Feed the new cable through the opening provided.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/3
Put the sockets into the taillight housing and turn them clockwise to lock them in place.
Chapter 5:
Access the tail light housing
Step 1/2
The light is held in place by studs encased directly in the car body. Put the light back in.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/2
Screw the two holding screws back in.
Chapter 6:
Reconnect the tail light
Step 1/5
Put the first power cable fastening clip back in place. Feed the cable through the opening marked when disassembling.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/5
Plug the electrical connector back in. Then clip it back on its support.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/5
Put the last clip back in place.
Chapter 6:
Step 4/5
Lastly, lock the electrical connector with the retaining tab.
Chapter 6:
Step 5/5
Operation complete.
