Tail light bulbs

[mac4444]

Does anyone know how to change the tail light bulbs. I removed the two access plates behind the tail lights but I see no way to remove the bulb or the assembly. My backup light is burned out.

[proxim2020]

Behind those plates should be 2 nuts securing the lamp housing to the car. Remove those to remove the housing from the car. There should be a connector on the back of the housing. Remove that connector. Once you have that out, you should be able to turn the bulb counterclockwise to unlock it.

[mac4444]

I'll take a look and try.

Many thanks!

[dl56zza]

I removed the two nuts but the tail light assy. is not coming loose. I looks to me that it should slide to the rear, but there must be another nut to remove. I have the hatch back.

[CodeRed]

after removing the 2 nuts it will take some force kuz there is some double sided tape holding it on. just pull they will pop off

[remiasz]

yea just shake it a lil and it should come off. worked for me

[BenzTech Gone Versa]

yea theres a lil slide rail holing it in so just pry on the light with a plastic wedge.

btw the light bulb should be warranty!!!let the dealer mess with it.

[The Clock Meister]

There is also a locating pin, so be sure to pull it towards the rear of the car only to avoid breaking the two aligning points. I took a piece of wood and pushed from the inside against one of the nut studs while pulling. It will be a little stiff the first time.

Chris