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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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My third brake light is out, how do i get to the bulb so i can replace it?
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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On my '88 targa I:
-open the hatch
-remove the two screws holding the light fixture
-remove the two screws holding the fixture together
-remove the bulb(s)
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Sorry i forgot, 90 Vert
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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bump for help
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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I think you have to go thru the hole behind the license plate
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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On my 87 vert which should be the same as yours you remove the gas lid(4 screws),gas cap.Put clean rag in to keep out dirt etc.Remove rubber bezel around nozzle entrance.Reach in and around and you'll find 2 10mm nuts holding fixture to body.Fixture can now be angled out into daylight.Remove back of fixture(2 screws)Replace bulb 891 being careful not to touch bulb with bare hands as oil on skin will shorten life of bulb.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Sailrmon, I used your procedure to fix a bad bulb in the 3rd brake light on my 86 vert. Perfect description...thanks! Good as new!
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