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Old 03-07-09, 03:29 PM
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Default How do you replaced rear license plate bulbs?
On my 1st gen GS the bulb covers were held in by screws, but on the 2nd gen I dont see any screws? Do I have to take apart the whole trunk to get to them?
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Old 03-07-09, 03:32 PM
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oh you just have to take out the clips for the trunk lining, and pull it off. you should then be able to locate the bulbs in order for you to replace them

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On my 1st gen GS the bulb covers were held in by screws, but on the 2nd gen I dont see any screws? Do I have to take apart the whole trunk to get to them?
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If you have the newer trunk with the emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid, the trim plate around that handle is a PITA to remove. It is possible to just bend the liner down enough to access the lights, but even with my small hands it was much easier if you remove the entire liner.
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you have to remove the liner not that bad
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what bulbs are you putting in and where did you get them?
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You have to open your trunk, remove the carpeting, twist the bulbs counter clock wise, and voila!
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Och, put led in.
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So what trick are you guys using to remove the hard plastic trim around the emergency trunk release handle? Every time I remove it, it feels like it will crack and snap in half. I did it twice, now I just left the trim piece off since I have been removing that liner often.
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Och, put led in.
Leds are not as bright as regular bulbs
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LOL...mine cracked and snapped. I'll glue it or let it be.
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Originally Posted by Och
Leds are not as bright as regular bulbs
I don't know..but my LED is nice and bright. Looks good with LED.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
So what trick are you guys using to remove the hard plastic trim around the emergency trunk release handle? Every time I remove it, it feels like it will crack and snap in half. I did it twice, now I just left the trim piece off since I have been removing that liner often.

Use a pair of pliers. Works great all the time.
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Originally Posted by Och
Leds are not as bright as regular bulbs
tell me this is not bright enough for u lolz. I just installed those today . This LED is looks so good in person.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...o/IMG_0059.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...o/IMG_0058.jpg
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