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= Tail Light Bulb Replacement - A Quick How To Guide = Changing your tail lights is one of the simplest tasks in the world, once you know how to go about it. Why change your tail lights? Perhaps one of your bulbs is burned out, or perhaps you have elected to install led bulbs in an attempt to add a slightly more custom look to your ride. Regardless of the reason, you'll find that changing them can be simplicity yourself. You will need a few tools and, of course, the replacement tail light bulbs. Obviously, the exact removal and installation procedure will vary by vehicle, as well as by year model, but the variances are not very great. You can easily determine which type you have, simply by looking at your vehicle. There are two main types of replacement tail lights; those that you can access externally and those that you have to access from inside the trunk. The majority of modern vehicles fall into the latter class. However, if you need to, many lighting assemblies can be removed from the exterior, simply by removing the mounting screws. Exterior Accessed
Tools Required: • Flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers. If your vehicle uses hex head bolts or another kind of mounting bolt, you'll need appropriate tools. Phillips head screws are the most common, though metric head bolts, hex head bolts and others are used on some models.
• Electrical tape or a soft cloth
• Replacement bulbs Steps: 1. Remove the mounting bolts and place them somewhere out of the way. Do not lose these; you'll need them again!
2. Wrap the head of your flathead screwdriver with a small piece of tape or the end of the cloth. This will help avoid scratching either the light or the paint on your car.
3. Gently pry around the assembly until it begins to come loose.
4. Pull straight back on the tail light assembly until it comes free of the car. Note: Some vehicles (notably Honda's) employ a tight fit to ensure that the tail light stays firmly in place. You will need to use moderate force to remove them. Use your screwdriver for additional leverage. Avoid using too much pressure, as you can crack the light housing or even dent your vehicle.
5. Locate the blown bulb and twist the connector to remove it from the assembly. Most connectors move counterclockwise. Pull the bulb loose from the connector and replace with the new bulb.
6. Repeat steps in reverse order. Note: You may need to use moderate effort to force the assembly back into the proper mounting location. Make sure that the mounting guides are correctly located prior to forcing the assembly in.
7. Note: Some exterior accessed bulbs must be removed from the interior. If this is the case, you will need an appropriately sizes socket (generally 10mm), an extension and a ratchet. Simply remove the nuts from the mounting bolts and set them aside. Then push outward on the assembly. You will need to use moderate force in order to move the assembly. Interior Accessed Tools Needed: • Flathead screwdriver and Phillips head screwdriver
• Replacement bulbs Steps: 1. Locate the access panel inside the trunk to access your light assembly. Remove the cover. Most covers have a simple twist lock, though some use a tension lock. Twist the lock counterclockwise or pull back on the tension lock. The access panel will swing open and you can then remove it.
2. Locate the blown bulb and twist the connector counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the connector and insert the new bulb.
4. Repeat steps in reverse order to reinstall. Notes about Bulbs: Most consumers today have no idea what type of tail light bulb they require. It is important that you get the right kind, though. Different types of bulbs have different connectors, even though they may look similar. The first place to look for bulb designation is in your owner's manual. If you no longer have your owner's manual, or it doesn't list it, the only way to find out is to remove the old bulb or check this bulb guide. The bulb designation will be marked on the metal or plastic cap at the base of the bulb. It will be a series of letter and numbers, usually stamped in ink. This denotes exactly what kind of bulb you have, as well as the connector type required. You can write down the numbers, but the best bet is to check the guide above and find out the exact size you need.
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