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How do I change the brake light?

5.3K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  MikeD  
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THe brake light went on. Does anyone know how to change it?
 
#3 ·
sorry i meant the rear brake lamp went out....so i need to change out the bulb, but do i access it from the trunk or the backseat?
 
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frebay said:
sorry i meant the rear brake lamp went out....so i need to change out the bulb, but do i access it from the trunk or the backseat?
The trunk

there should just be some screws near the back of the trunk... it might be unerneath the trunk padding. Its pretty simple... just look for it, I'm sure you can figure it out
 
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Rear Brake Light

I would assume you are talking about the 3rd brake light since you asked about getting to it through the back seat. Whichever brake light bulb needs replaced, you will access it through the trunk.

For the 3rd brake light there are 2 nuts attatched to 2 studs passing through the rear dash panel. Remove them, unplug from the wire harness, get in back seat and remove the 3rd brake light. Twist the bulb socket to get to the bulb, remove and replace with new bulb. Re-install in reverse.

Tail light bulbs are accessed from the trunk also. Remove the knob screw holding the tail light cover inside the trunk. Unscrew the bulb socket containing the blown bulb and replace.

Good Luck

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Like Cole said, here's your way. It's really simple to replace the bulbs.

1. Open your trunk.
2. Then you can see a cover on both sides of the taillights.
3. The cover is helded with 2 screws.
4. On both sides you can see black screws on each side.
5. After unscrew you can see all bulbs and their sockets.
6. Unscrew it and press the bulb by turning.
7. Replace the bulbs you need and your're done.

At least some pics how's the taillight looks like after removing the cover. Good luck. -Mike

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