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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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The right side rear quarter panel light is out on my C5 how do you get in there to replace it?

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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 03:19 PM
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On my Z06 I pulled the carpet back from the trunk area and was able to access it to change the bulb.
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Originally Posted by rayz1951
The right side rear quarter panel light is out on my C5 how do you get in there to replace it?

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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Take out the outboard rear taillight housing, reach in and remove the side market light socket from the fender housing and replace the bulb. Easy as that.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Black 02
On my Z06 I pulled the carpet back from the trunk area and was able to access it to change the bulb.
What.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by onspeed
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Pull back carpet pieces from the rear and side of the trunk area. Remove the little vent thing and reach in and replace the bulb.

Sorry for horrible photo, but it wouldn't focus and I don't care to do it twice
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Originally Posted by Black 02
Pull back carpet pieces from the rear and side of the trunk area. Remove the little vent thing and reach in and replace the bulb.

Sorry for horrible photo, but it wouldn't focus and I don't care to do it twice
Forgot about that vent on the left. Right side has none though.
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Originally Posted by onspeed
Forgot about that vent on the left. Right side has none though.
Guess I lucked out since the driver side went out on me. Sounds like the taillight trick would be needed on the other side.
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