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Silverado Aftermarket tail lights Install Guide
Your Silverado
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 V8.
Cleaner rear end
Easy$120–$40030–60 min
Why do it
New tail lights are one of the easiest ways to update the back of the car.
Tools you'll need
- Socket set
- Screwdrivers
- Trim tool
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- Spec-D Silverado tail lights (2007-2013) Listed for these years.Fits 2007–2013
- Spec-D Sierra tail lights (2007-2013) Listed for these years.Fits 2007–2013
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Before you start
- Turn the lights off before you unplug anything.
Steps
Disconnect
- Disconnect the battery.
Remove the tail light
- Undo the bolts and pull it out.
Move the bulbs
- Move the bulbs.
Fit the new light
- Bolt it in.
Finish up
- Reconnect the battery and test it.
How to know it worked
- Brake lights, signals and reverse lights all work.
- No gaps around the lights.
- No water gets into the trunk.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.