ColonelPanic
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| « Re: Replacing License Plate Bulbs???? (cgello) | « » 5:27 AM 3/26/2006 |
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Basically, once you pry off the piece of trim on the hatch you just reach in there, grab the socket and twist. The bulb pulls straight out of the socket. Simple concept in theory, but I found it quite a challenge to get those rascals to budge the first time I tried to remove them.  I had to twist mine out with pliers or similar tool (can't recall for sure what I used first) since trying to twist the socket out of there with my hand was a bit painful.Overview:
 Bulb removed:
 I can't recall if you have enough clearance so you can get the light assembly out of the hatch if the bulb is in the socket, but if you can't get the bulb out otherwise you can try to remove it... (I just took mine out a minute ago to get these pics but I forgot to test whether that would work.  )
 To do that, just reach in there and squeeze the tabs on both sides. Push the assembly out and catch it on the outside. When you need to put it back, just angle it a bit as you're pushing it back into place. (the top is marked with an arrow so you won't put it in wrong.) Once it was where it needed to be, I just grabbed hold of mine from the inside and pulled back (stuck my finger in the opening for the bulb.) Put the bulb back in and you're good.
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Pyro-Andrew
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| « Re: Replacing License Plate Bulbs???? (cgello) | « » 10:09 PM 3/26/2006 |
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what kind are you gonna replace them with??
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| « Re: Replacing License Plate Bulbs???? (Pyro-Andrew) | « » 10:20 PM 8/20/2007 |
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which way do these things twist? I feel like I'm going to break it before it gives, both ways...
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ColonelPanic
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| « Re: Replacing License Plate Bulbs???? (quicksilver) | « » 11:00 PM 8/20/2007 |
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I thought they twisted to the left but can't say for certain.
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typical rule...righty tighty, lefty loosy
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quicksilver
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From the look of the photo with the bulb holder removed, it looks like it's a quarter turn left, but, this thing will break off before it gives! Why would they do this? It's like someone super glued these things in...
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Hey guys,
Just had to switch out one this afternoon...it wouldn't budge trying to get my hand it thru the tiny opening so I stood behind the bumper (rather than coming at it straight from the inside) & the new angle (hooking my arm from underneath the hatch) made it turn so much easier. They do indeed turn counter-clockwise (lefty-loosey)  Beats taking it to the dealer & getting reamed for 50 bucks or whatever just to change a dam lightbulb
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They were a PIA to change out in my Trix, same setup. You need small fingers or needle nose pliers to make the job easier. I put in some of those Lexus high powered LEDs, love em.
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| Quote, originally posted by Whelan » | | They were a PIA to change out in my Trix, same setup. You need small fingers or needle nose pliers to make the job easier. I put in some of those Lexus high powered LEDs, love em. |
Whelan, Did you get the Lexus High Powered LED's?
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TIP !
When working in tight areas like that, find a kid who has little hands. Child labor works great.
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