You'll have to go around it with a trim puller first. You should be able to find one for $10 - $15 at any auto parts store.
The 1998 Chevrolet Blazer door panel is held in place by eight retaining clips. Pry outward on each retaining clip to remove the door panel.
The basic piece is the same but there will be different trim pieces attached that you will need to remove.
The screws that hold the tail light in place are accessible only after you raise the hatchback or lower the tailgate. the screws are usually TORX drive
To remove the plastic internal panel of the hatch or tailgate on a 1998 5-door Toyota Corolla, first, locate and remove any screws securing the panel, typically found around the edges and near the handle. Next, gently pry off the panel using a flathead screwdriver or a trim removal tool, starting at one corner and working your way around to avoid breaking clips. Once loose, carefully disconnect any electrical connectors if present, and lift the panel away from the tailgate. Be cautious not to damage the clips or the panel itself during removal.
I need diagram for 1998 chevy blazer fuse panel
1. Open the tailgate.2. Remove the two Phillips screws from the base of the tailgate handle.3. Remove the small plastic cover located on the panel, at the base of window, four inches from the center.4. Remove the Phillips screw attaching the metal tab to the tailgate.5. While facing into the vehicle, grasp the base of the handle, and pull down-and-away; the handle should pop out of the tab-slot.6. The panel is held onto the vehicle by a series of plastic retainer tabs. Start at the top and work your way around as follows:7. While sitting on the tailgate and reaching up to the outside edge of the panel, pry away the four tabs placed equidistant across the top.8. Again working from the outside edge, pry away the two side tabs located about a foot below the top of the window.9. Open the rear window.10. Slide the entire panel up-and-front. The remaining tabs will all slide up, freeing the panel from the tailgate.
I did this with my 1996 Lumina APV. If you have rear speakers, remove the speaker cover(s), remove the speaker and reach in and find the mechanism, turn it to open. May have to do simultaneously for both sides. Then remove the tailgate panel and repair.
You have to remove the the tailgate trim to access the bulb.
either in the underhood fuse panel of in the back of the glove box fuse panel
Fuse panel. Read your owner's manual.
is it factory or an add on?
To fix a struck tailgate on a 1998 Isuzu Frontier, first, inspect the latch mechanism for any obstructions or damage. If the latch is jammed, try gently tapping the tailgate while pulling the release handle to free it. If that doesn’t work, remove the inner panel to access the latch assembly and manually disengage it. Lubricate the latch mechanism and ensure all components are functioning properly before reassembling.