SECTION 12B - LIGHTING SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:

Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section

00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1. GENERAL I NFORMATI O N

The f r ont lamp ass emblies as f itted to VU Ser ies Models c arr y over from VX Ser ies Models . F or information relating

to the front lamp assemblies, refer to Section 12B LIGHTING SYSTEM in the VX Series Service Information.

The side, and interior lamp assemblies as fitted to VU Series Models carry over from VT Series Models. For

information relating to side or interior lamps as fitted to VU Series Models, refer to Section 12B LIGHTING

SYSTEM in the VT Series Service Information.

The rear lam p as sem blies as fitted to VU Ser ies Models carr y over f rom VT Series Wagon Models. T hey com prise

a turn signal lamp, stop and tail lamp and back-up lamp in one unit. For information regarding the rear lamp

assemblies not covered in this Section, refer to Section 12B LIGHTING SYSTEM in the VT Series Service

Information.

The high level s top lamp on VU Series SS Models is an LED type lam p assem bly. The high level stop lamp is only

serviced as an assembly and is mounted into the roof centre rear capping.

The licence plate lamps are unique to the VU Series Models.

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2. SERVICE OPERATIONS

2.1 HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP

REMOVE

1. Remove roof centre rear capping, refer to

Section 1A4 LOAD COMPARTMENT AND

ENDGATE.

2. Carefully disengage the retaining tangs from

the high level stop lamp (1) and moneuvre

lamp free of roof capping (2), refer to Fig.

12B-1.

Figure 12B-1

REINSTALL

Reinstallation of the high level stop lamp is the

reverse of the removal procedure.

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2.2 LICENCE PLATE LAMP/BULB

REMOVE

1. Press lens assembly retainer (1) towards the

lens assembly (2).

2. Pull the retainer end of the lens assembly

downwards until c lear of the hole (3) in the rear

sheetmetal.

3. Press the bulb socket (4) towards the lens

assembly and rotate counter clockwise until

bulb socket releases from lens assembly.

4. Remove and store 'O' ring (6) in a suitable

place

5. Pull bulb (5) from socket.

Figure 12B-2

REINSTALL

Reinstallation of the licence plate lamps is the

reverse of the removal procedure.

2.3 REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

REMOVE

1. Remove the eight screws (1) securing the load

compartment side panel inner rear cover (2)

and remove cover.

2. Remove four nuts (3) retaining lamp assembly

(4) to rear panel (5).

3. Dis connect harnes s connector ( 6) and carefully

remove lamp assembly.

Figure 12B-3

REINSTALL

Reinstallation of the rear lamp assembly is the

reverse of the removal procedure, ensuring the

sealant on the load compartment side panel inner

rear cover (Holden specification HN1005) is

replaced.

LOAD COMPARTMENT SIDE

PANEL INNER REAR COVER

RETAINING SCREWS

1 – 3 Nm

REAR QUARTER LAMP HOUSING

TO BODY ATTACHING NUT

TORQUE SPECIFICATION

3 – 4 Nm

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2.4 REAR LAMP BULBS

REMOVE

1. Remove the eight screws securing the load

compartment side panel inner rear cover and

remove cover, refer to Fig. 12B-3.

2. Remove appropriate bulb socket (1) by turning

and removing socket from lamp housing (2),

refer to Fig. 12B-4.

3. Remove bulb (3) from socket by depressing

bulb into its socket and then rotate to remove.

Figure 12B-4

REINSTALL

1. Inspect bulb socket to lamp housing seals for

damage, replace if necessary.

2. Insert new bulb into socket and refit socket into

lamp housing, ensuring socket locks securely

into place.

NOTE: There are different socket types for stop/tail

lamps and turn signal lamps. These are colour

coded and will only install to correct mating apertures

in housing.

3. Check rear lamp operation.

4. Refit load compartment side panel inner rear

cover ensuring the sealant (Holden specification

HN1005) is replaced.

3. SPECIFICATIONS

BULB POWER RATING - WATTS BASE TYPE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP 45 L.E.D

LICENCE PLATE LAMP 5 Wedge

4. TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS

Rear Lamp Housing Retaining Nuts ..................................... 3 – 4

Load Compartment Side Panel Inner Rear Cover Screws... 1 – 3