you dont its just for show evidently
Open your trunk and find the wires that go to the bulb over the license plate. Twist the base to remove the light.
In the trunk. Under the wooden board.
it should be in the trunk, you will see a hole in the rear trunk panel where the rest button is located.
Most likely it is coming in throgh the trunk seal. On a dry day wash your car and then open the trunk and see if the trunk seal is wet and there is a trail of water entering the trunk
usually in the trunk,some are in the passenger right side kick panel. some galants do not even have one.Ex. 1995 galant s does not have one.
You open the trunk and remove the plastic wingnut screw on the backside of the tail light and replace the bulb and put the nut back on...very easily done without tools...
Remove the cover in the trunk. Should be right there.
in the trunk remove the spare tire
With a metal hanger ..... pull trunk latch ....go through the trunk/armrest opening.... the rest is up to u...... note hanger will mess up weather strip and or paint
In the trunk, on the right hand side. Remove the trunk covering to expose the spare tire; then remove the panel on the right to get to the battery.
If the back of the rear seat can be removed, it may be possible to enter the trunk and open it. If not, then the lock will either have to be picked or drilled out.
The spare tire is located in the trunk of your 2004 Toyota. Lift the false bottom of the trunk floor up, to reveal the tire. Unscrew the center retaining nut.