The Chevrolet Colorado is a small pickup truck that was introduced as a 2004 model, replacing the S10 pickup that had been around since the early 1980s. As of 2010, the Colorado is still being offered as Chevrolet's entry level truck. The Colorado is larger than the S10, therefore comes standard with a larger five cylinder engine, as opposed to the S10's four cylinder. The tail lights on the Colorado house the combination stop and tail lights, backup lights, and turn signals. You can replace a tail light assembly, as well as individual bulbs, with just a screwdriver.
Lower the rear tail gate, which will reveal the two tail light retaining screws. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver and place them aside.
Grasp the edges of the tail light assembly with your fingers and pull it straight back away from the rear of the truck to release the retaining clips. Be aware that the bulb socket wiring will still be attached to the rear of the assembly.
Remove the uppermost bulb socket in the rear of the tail light assembly by pushing in on the release tab on the socket and twisting it in a counterclockwise direction. Pull the socket straight out of the assembly. Remove the remaining two bulb sockets in the same fashion. Label the sockets to ensure they are installed into the correct receptacle on the replacement tail light assembly, if desired.
Push the uppermost bulb socket into the top receptacle on the replacement tail light assembly and turn it in a clockwise direction to lock it into place. Install the remaining bulb sockets in the same fashion.
Push the tail light assembly into the tail light bracket on the rear fender of the truck until it snaps into place. Drive the two retaining screws in with a Phillips screwdriver. Close the tail gate.
