How to Replace the High Mount Tail Light on a 2001 Tahoe

When Chevrolet dropped the "S10" from the compact Blazer in 1995, it started a domino effect in Chevrolet's lineup. This change meant that Chevrolet had to change the name of the full-sized Blazer, to avoid confusion, and replace it with the Tahoe. The 2001 Tahoe, which Chevrolet based on the Silverado, came standard with a 275-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8 engine. Just like the Silverado pickups, the 2001 Tahoe's high-mount stop light sits on the roof of the SUV, making a ladder a requirement when changing this bulb.

Instructions

1

Set a 6-foot step ladder directly behind the rear of the Tahoe. Climb up the ladder and remove the six screws holding the high-mount stop light assembly to the top of the Tahoe, using a Phillips screwdriver.

2

Pull the stop light upward, off of the top of the Tahoe, and disconnect the wiring harness from the bottom of the light.

3

Climb down the ladder. Twist the socket on the bottom of the stop light counterclockwise and pull the socket and bulb from the assembly.

4

Pull the bulb from the socket with a slight wiggling motion. Grab a new 194 bulb, using a clean, lint-free cloth, and press the bulb into the socket. Do not touch the bulb with your bare hands, as the oil from your hands may cause premature bulb failure.

5

Climb up the ladder and plug the wiring into the bottom of the assembly. Set the assembly in place and tighten the six screws with a Phillips screwdriver.