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Old 02-02-08 | 02:56 PM
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How the do I get these bulbs out? Does the whole plastic piece come off or just the lense? I was pulling on the whole thing and it was budging, but not coming out. I was afraid I was going to break it. Is there any easier way to go about this?

Also, how do I change the reverse light bulbs? Do I have to take the whole tail light out?
Old 02-02-08 | 11:50 PM
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How the do I get these bulbs out? Does the whole plastic piece come off or just the lense? I was pulling on the whole thing and it was budging, but not coming out. I was afraid I was going to break it. Is there any easier way to go about this?

Also, how do I change the reverse light bulbs? Do I have to take the whole tail light out?
Get a flat screw driver, and look on the plastic piece for a little gap to stick it in. Stick the screwdriver in, and pop it open.
Old 02-03-08 | 12:11 AM
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Yes, feel around the plastic, you will feel/see small indentions that are a perfect fit for screwdriver. Easy to pull out and pop back in.
Old 02-03-08 | 12:33 AM
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Put a little napkin or something over the screwdriver to avoid scratching stuff. Reverse bulbs, gotta take out the whole tail light. Which isn't hard at all.
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Cool. I was having trouble pulling out the backside of the plastic. I will try it again and hopefully I dont break it.
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