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16-52
ELECTRICAL
TAIL LAMPS
DESCRIPTION
Various methods are employed to remove and
install the components of tail lamp assemblies.
The following charts (Figs. 16-81, 16-82, 16-83,
16-84 and 16-85) will provide a quick reference for
performing the three basic service operations for
each Car Division (Bulb Replacement, Lens Re-
placement and Housing Replacement).
SEALING
Caution should be exercised to prevent waterleaks
at the tail lamp area when sealing surfaces are
disturbed. Damaged gaskets should be replaced.
If new gaskets are not installed, the use of sealer
(body caulking compound or equivalent) is recom-
mended at critical areas and where the old gaskets
have taken a set.
The recommended torque for attaching nuts to zinc
die cast studs on tail lamp housings and rear fender
extensions is 46 to 72 inch pounds. If additional
tightening of casting to panel is required, a maxi-
mum of 90 inch pounds of torque may be used with-
out stripping the nut.
TAIL LAMP BULB USAGE CHART
Trade
No.
1155
1156
1157
Candle
Power
4
32
32 and 4
Use
Tail Lamp
Back-Up Lamp
Combination Tail,
Stop and Directional
TAIL LAMP OPERATION-CHEVROLET
OPERATION
Bulb
Replacement
Lens
Replacement
Housing
Replacement
METHOD
Remove Lens (Outside)
Remove Socket (Inside Rear
Compartment)
Remove Retaining Screws (Outside)
Remove Housing and Disassemble
Remove From Outside (Retaining
Nuts in Rear Compartment
Remove From Inside
Remove From Outside (Retaining
Bolts Under Lens)
Lower Rear Bumper
BODY TYPE
A
X
X
X
View C
A-35
X
X
X
View A
B
X
X
X
View D
B
35-45
X
X
X
View B
F
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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