mzeitlin

My brake lights are going out one by one (indicator is on) - but I can't seem to find how to get to the light housing to replace the bulb. Any suggestions?

Thanks

(this forum was great in identifying what bulb type I need - I just need to figure out how to take it apart without 'braking' anything).

tcheung87

Are you talking about the High-Mount brake lamp? At the top of the rear windshield? If so, you need to remove the black plastic piece covering it, use a flat head screwdriver to carefully pry the clips loose until the entire piece can come off, be gentle though you do not want to break the clips. After that it's just wiggling the lamp housing loose from the tailgate frame, and replace the bulb. It takes some patience but it is quite easy to do, I replaced it once with a long-life bulb from Sylvania.

-Tim

mzeitlin

No ... it's the rear lower tail light housing. I can't see where the screws are located or what to 'pry' off (without breaking something).

Thanks for any help!

bob2200

As I recall, there are two screws on the inboard side (under the hatch door frame). They may be hidden under plastic plugs. When those are removed, you just pull it out. There are a couple of pop things that hold it in, so it takes some force to pull out, but it will come.

salimshah

Lift the tail hatch and near the inside edge, you will see two round screw head covers with a small slot to pop them up. They hide the screws you need to undo the tail lamp assembly. Remember to swing the assembly outwards as the bayonet plastic clips are on the outer-edge. For re-assembly engage the outer edge and swing the assembly inwards. Note: make sure you do not pinch any wires.

Salim

ek9vboi

iTrader: (3)

Pretty simple to do. I think the 2 guys above me have explained it pretty well. I knew nothing about the RX300 when I fixed my father's taillight. Shouldn't be that hard.

mzeitlin

Thanks guys - I'll give it a shot today.