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Mar 24, 2011 | 08:57 PM

funcrusher

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Back light went out

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?

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Mar 24, 2011 | 11:13 PM

angmedic91

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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.

Mar 24, 2011 | 11:13 PM

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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.

Mar 25, 2011 | 01:07 AM

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

Mar 25, 2011 | 05:09 AM

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

Mar 25, 2011 | 10:52 AM

funcrusher

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

Mar 25, 2011 | 12:41 PM

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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.