In the trunk, you will have to pull back the liner from the back of the trunk. Underneath there you will find about 5 large plastic wing nuts. Remove these, and then pull the lens assembly out away from the car. You will then be able to get to the bulbs.
Last time I ran into this problem, the wires attached to the brake light switch connector on the brake pedal were broken (the insulation looked good but when wiggled there was an obvious fault). I spliced the wires back together and the brake lamps worked! Hope this helps, Radioman
The park lamps fuse is blown
Take out the two screws and replace one or both of the lamps.
There is a short in the wiring or in the bulb. Try changing the bulbs first.
the brake lamps, smart one the brake lamps, smart one
Check to see if Brake lamps work when brake pedal is pressed. If not gear shifter is locked for safety so replace fuse or repair brake lamp switch.
if it isn't a fuse or lamp problem, check the brake lamp switch on the brake pedal, if you unplug the switch, and jumper the connection, and you have brake lamps, replace the switch...
You have to unbolt the entire tail lamp assembly to change the bulbs. Unbolt the tail lamps from inside the corners of the bed, replace the light bulbs, bolt the tail lamps back in place.
I'm assuming that one of your brake light bulbs is not working
Yes, you can definitely replace reflector lampes with LED reflector lamps. I got a Lighting Ever LED reflector before, so no problem I think.
See Tail Lamps, Turn Signal, Stop Lamps and Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-57 of your "Owner's Manual", under Section 5: Service and Appearance Care - Bulb Replacement...
I have a similar problem. How do I get to replace the side/brake/fog bulbs in the fitting in the rear lower skirt? Can't see how to get at the lamps at all! Appreciate an email to elswickvillage@hotmail.com. Thanks