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How_Change_VW_Polo_1999_Number_plate_light
how do you change the rear license plate light on a 1999 Buick Regal
How do you change the liscence plate light fuse
Remove the cover using a tork bit.
To fix or change a license plate light on a 1999 VW Beetle, first, open the trunk and locate the light assembly above the license plate. Remove the light cover by gently pressing on the tabs or screws, depending on the design. Replace the burnt-out bulb with a new one, ensuring it's the correct type, then reassemble the cover. Finally, test the light to ensure it is functioning properly.
The 1999 Mercury Sable license plate light and the right side brake light are on the same fuse. If the fuse was bad neither brake light would work. The problem probably is burnt out lightbulbs.
License plate light covers for a 1999 Honda Civic can be found at any auto parts store. If the stores do not carry the product, they can order it for the customer.
Push in & turn the bulb a quarter & should pop out. Get the same no. bulb from an auto parts store.
To replace the license plate light on a 1999 Volvo S80, first, locate the light assembly at the rear of the vehicle above the license plate. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the lens cover. Remove the old bulb by twisting it counterclockwise, then insert the new bulb and reattach the lens cover. Finally, test the light to ensure it works properly.
Rear license plate lights replacement require that you remove the entire frame with reverse lights. Remove the 3 cover bolts on the inside of trunk, remove license plate, remove the for bolts holding frame to tyrunk lid, slide unit down and out and you will have to twist the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs and install in reverse.
You might have to remove the whole tailight bezel to replace that bulb, all the nuts for it are in the rear of the trunk compartment, the type of bulb is a 194 type.
I have a 94 not sure if they are the same but behind the license plate was mine Good luck Answer Improvement (Sept 5. 2010) Remove 4 license plate screws and licence plate Remove 4 hex head screws that hold the license plate/backup light assembly Rotate the license plate/backup light assembly around 180 degrees so you can get to the light bulb holders Carefully turn bulb holders 1/4 and remove bulb holder Carefully remove old bulb and replace with new bulb (#194) Reverse these step to reassemble
All it takes is a straight sscrew driver, Go down by the license plate look up from were the light casing is. You should see a little slot. Put your screw driver up there and push against the ligt casing this should pop it out and it is pretty easy after that!