The procedure for the 'first generation' CR-V's is to remove the 2 screws holding the lens - pull out the lens - rotate bulb socket 1/8 turn counter-clockwise and detach it from the housing - pull the bulb straight out - replace bulb - install in the reverse order.
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On a 2002- 2004 CRV you need to pry the plastic tabs down while pushing the housing forward (do one side at a time). Once free of the bracket you pull the housing down, unplug the housing from the wiring. Be careful in removing the lens (it is plastic) by prying in on one side & gently prying downward to expose the bulb. The bulb will pull straight out (it is just a push in bulb) no turning needed. Reverse process to re-install the bulb and housing back onto vehicle.
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To change the license plate light on a 1998 Chevy Cavalier, reach up under the bumper and remove the bulb over the license plate. Then put a new bulb in the socket. The bulb can also be accessed by removing the lens on the outside, but there are screws to remove first.
If your license plate light is out change the bulb in it, if you have taillights your fuse is good as the license plate light uses the same fuse as the taillights.
see:How_Change_VW_Polo_1999_Number_plate_light
license plate light just pops out of the bumper with a screw driver.u can buy a new light at auto store or just change the light bulb
A Chevy Tahoe's license plate bulb can be used to light up the license plate. In the dark the license's plate will still be visible.
Open your trunk and find the wires that go to the bulb over the license plate. Twist the base to remove the light.
It is very easy to change the license plate bulb in a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. You will need to remove the tag and then unscrew the light cover. After the cover is off, unscrew the light and replace with a new one.
License Plate Light Bulb Size: 6418