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Cadillac Master
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- Posted on Oct 15, 2010
Re: How do I replace third brakelight in 2005 Escalade
High-Mount Brake Light
Removal & Installation
Except Avalanche and Cadillac
To Remove:
- Disconnect or remove the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Open the hatchback door
- Pry open the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) access cover with a trim removal tool
- Electrical connector
- Screws and the CHMSL
To Install:
- Install or connect the following:
- CHMSL with the screws. Tighten to 17 in lbs (2 Nm)
- Electrical connector
- The CHMSL access cover
- Negative battery cable
Cadillac except Escalade EXT
To Remove:
- Disconnect or remove the following:
- Open the hatchback door
- CHMSL retainers
- Lower the hatchback door
- Raise the CHMSL
- Electrical connector and CHMSL
To Install:
- Install or connect the following:
- Electrical connector and CHMSL
- Open the hatchback door
- Mounting screws into holes. Tighten to 10 in lbs (1.2 Nm)
- Lower the hatchback door
Avalanche, Escalade EXT
To Remove:
- Disconnect or remove the following:
- Open the hatchback door
- Rear compartment cover
- Cargo box bridge center mounting screws
- Panel assembly from the vehicle
- Electrical connector.
- CHMSL fasteners.
- Remove the CHMSL from the cargo box bridge center bar.
To Install:
- Install or connect the following:
- CHMSL to the cargo box bridge center bar with fasteners
- Electrical connector to the CHMSL
- Panel assembly to the vehicle. Tighten to 62 in lbs (7 Nm)
- Cargo box bridge center
- Rear compartment cover
There are 2 versions of this lamp. One version for the Escalade and one for the EXT (pick up). They are not interchangeable.
There are no bulbs inside. There are circuit boards with LED's. Rebuilt units are available at www.ledfix.com
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