Ok,
with jfb, have done it-hate it.
Tail lights
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Here is my way. First I remove the license plate. Then I remove the back up light. Next I remove the volt that holds on bumper cover that is behind the back up light. Then I stick my arm behind the inner tail lamp and remove it w/ 10mm wrench. Next stick your arm in the hole and service the outer bulb. Plan on 45 minutes to an hour if it is your first time.
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
The outside stop lamps are replaced by sticking your arm around the outside of the muffler (from underneath) and rotating the lamp socket CCW 90 degrees and pulling out. Remove the old lamp, install the new lamp and put the socket back into the hole and rotate CW 90 degrees. Use a trouble light so you can see what you are doing and wear goggles to protect your eyes from debris.
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From: Cooper city Fl
Thank you PeteK!! That was the way to do it. 30 minutes. Can't get to it from the bottom. Even if you could you can't turn the bulb itself out of the socket! I had to use needle nose to remove it once I pulled it through the inside tail light housing.
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From: Cooper city Fl
Thank you PeteK!! That was the way to do it. 30 minutes. Can't get to it from the bottom. Even if you could you can't turn the bulb itself out of the socket! I had to use needle nose to remove it once I pulled it through the inside tail light housing opening.