First you need to remove the lens housing from the car. It's usually held in place with a few Phillips-head screws. Be sure to put them someplace safe. Now's not the time to lose a screw.
How To Replace a Rear Brake, Turn Signal or Back Up Light Bulb
By Matthew Wright, About.com Guide
Unscrew the Tail Light Housing
Remove the tail light housing screws.
photo by Matt Wright, 2008
The bulbs for all of your red, white and yellow lights are hidden behind a colored lens. In most cars and trucks they're all in one place but some vehicles used a few separate lens assemblies. Either way the same process applies.
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- All Your Lights Are Important
- Unscrew the Tail Light Housing
- Pull Out the Light Housing
- Unscrew the Bulb Holder
- Pull Out the Old Bulb
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