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Taillights for GMC Sonoma

Fend off danger and do a courtesy to other drivers by ensuring the functionality of the taillights installed in your GMC Sonoma. With varieties available for every Sonoma model, it’s easy to find the right parts for your truck. Pore over this comprehensive collection of options and select the right taillights for GMC Sonoma to accentuate the smooth curves and raw power of your GMC vehicle.

What types of taillights are available for the GMC Sonoma?

The two major contenders for the throne of ultimate taillight illuminator are incandescent bulbs and light emitting diodes. Incandescent bulbs consist of a glass housing that contains a metallic filament. When the filament is electrified, it produces a prodigious glow that is rated to last between 1,000 and 2,000 hours. Futuristic LED lighting is highly energy efficient and takes up little space. This artificial illumination technology remains cool while running and each diode has a life expectancy of 50,000 hours, which is equivalent to 5.7 years of continuous operation.

How do you install new taillight assemblies in a Sonoma?

When contending with a cracked lens, upgrading to some types of LED taillights or installing smoked taillights in your Sonoma, it may be necessary to replace both of the taillight assemblies. Replacing these parts in your Sonoma is easy and takes about 15 minutes for each light. Follow these simple steps to get started with a new pair of taillights.

  • Turn off the engine, disconnect the battery, and open the tailgate.
  • Pick a side to start with and remove the two screws on the inside wall of the truck bed that hold the assembly in place.
  • Pull the assembly away from the vehicle and disconnect the electrical harness. Discard the old assembly.
  • Connect the electrical harness to the new assembly and insert it into the cavity. Secure it in place with the two screws.
  • Repeat these steps for the opposite side. Connect the battery and start the engine to test the taillights.
How do you install a new third brake light assembly?

Oftentimes referred to as the center high mount stop light, the third brake light assembly in your Sonoma is not only required by law, but also serves an important courtesy to others on the road. Drivers of tall vehicles like semi trucks may not be able to see your taillights but the third brake light is mounted high enough on your Sonoma to be seen from any angle. It takes about 30 minutes to replace this essential component if you follow these simple steps,

  • Turn off the engine, disconnect the battery, and open the tailgate.
  • Locate the high mount stop light assembly and remove the Torx screws on either side.
  • Pull the assembly away from the vehicle and disconnect the electrical harness.
  • Connect the electrical harness to the wiring attached to the new assembly and insert it in the cavity.
  • Insert the two Torx screws to complete installation. Connect the battery and start the car to check your work.

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