funcrusher

I got a notification on my dash today for my back lights. My right light is out so how do I change it? Can I get the bulb from the dealer? Should I go ahead and replace both sides at the same time?

angmedic91

iTrader: (5)

You can purchase the bulb from any auto parts store, just tell them year, make and model and they should have it in stock. As far as replacing it, it should be the same as the 3rd Gen ES, should have a panel, or access area on the trunk liner that opens up. I have a 98 ES and there is a panel that is velcroed and opens up like a flap that allows access to the wires and bulb holders.

nine3es

iTrader: (3)

inside the trunk, peel back the trunk liner behind the tail light and there will be about 4-5 lil nuts holding your lamp in, remove those to access the rear of the lamp to change your bulbs. you may have to remove a couple plastic liner retainers to peel back the liner.

MrKV

No need to replace both since it's not even a difficult task to do. You should throw some LED's in there.

KLF

Did you look in your Owner's Manual? It's in there.

funcrusher

Anyone got pics of back lights with led's? Will the lights look any different with auto zone bulbs compared to dealership bulbs?

MrKV

No, they would not look any different if they are just the standard bulb type. You are just going to probably pay more for a bulb from the dealership.

KLF

OMG... Deja vu.

Several years ago my GF (now wife) had an old Volvo 240DL (great car, BTW), and I had some questions about it so I hopped into a Yahoo email group. I endured a long heated debate about OEM Volvo bulbs vs parts store bulbs. I couldn't believe how snobby some of those guys were being, as if there was any difference. I un-subbed when it degraded to name calling.

funcrusher

Thanks, I went ahead and replaced both today. How do I take the bright green emergency latch off so I can remove the entire liner?