BlackLexEs

hey guys thanks for the help

anyway...i read the other thread on removing and replacing the license plate bulbs in the back of my ES...and it worked great ...until i tried to open the right side taillight...now i removed all 4 screws...and the trunk lock that u open the trunk with a key on the light is in the way...what should i do? i see two bolts for the trunk unlocker....do i remove those? or what? help!


thanks again

-bLe

a13n0rma1

What year ES?

For the 97-01 you just pop the trim around the little lamp housings aboce the plate.

BlackLexEs

i have a 1996 coach edition es300

i would take pics but my dad took the camera with him to paris



the trunk opener wont budge

squarehat

Each taillamp assembly has 5 bolts (if I recall correctly) that require a extra deep 8mm socket. (The 4th or 5th is hidden way in the corner-perhaps that is what is still holding the lamp on). The passenger side assembly will pull straight out, leaving the trunk lock in place--you don't have to disconnect any of the lock or latch mechanism.

CUMan

I just replaced one of the license plate bulbs on my wife's 94 ES yesterday. I would bet that the 96 has the same layout.

You do not have to remove the trunk release mechanism. Use a deep socket to remove about 5-6 nuts. The entire taillight assembly will pull straight out, giving you access to all the bulbs.
Look over to the far right of the assembly for a couple of nuts that may be obscured by parts of the trunk carpeting.

The replacement bulb is probably #168.

BlackLexEs

yea i removed all the screws and what not


the lock mechanism was actually easy to remove because i removed the bolts...undid the electronic sensor...took off the metal hook and pulled it out..then the light came off easy...thanks guys