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Jun 15, 2010 | 01:35 PM

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Third Brake Light

How difficult is it to change the 3rd brake light on a 2003 C5 and does anyone have details on how it is done?

Jun 15, 2010 | 01:53 PM

SCM_Crash

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Pop out either of the inner tail lights and it's easy to get to. I'm right handed to I take out the inner right tail light and it's right there. Very easy to get to.

Jun 15, 2010 | 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SCM_Crash

Pop out either of the inner tail lights and it's easy to get to. I'm right handed to I take out the inner right tail light and it's right there. Very easy to get to.

So easy a caveman could do it.

Jun 15, 2010 | 02:46 PM

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Thanks...is there much slack in the wiring. I need to get in there and put in a rapid flash module. You guys are quick!

Jun 15, 2010 | 02:51 PM

Bill Vett

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Two screws hold it and you'll need to pull the little tab that locks the wire in place in the back of the light. If you can't reach it from one side just take both inner tail lights out, wrap a towel around them and let them dangle while removing the 3rd brake light.

Jun 15, 2010 | 03:02 PM

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Speaking of third brake light, has anyone swapped out the stock OEM LED bulbs for any aftermarket bulbs/set up? I just installed Halos and the third brakelight looks week by comarison even though it's LED.

Jun 15, 2010 | 03:12 PM

Bill Vett

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They are led's not regular bulbs. I changed mine to clear that light red when the braking.

Jun 15, 2010 | 03:12 PM

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I really would like to change all out to LED's but I am not an electrical kind of guy. I want the sequential set up, flashing third brake light in LED. I just dont want to fry anything electrical OR>..burn the car down.