How to change taillight bulbs??
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I did a search and came up with nothing.. My turn signal went out last night on me and need to change it out but don't know how. Does the whole assembly have to be removed or is there an easier way??
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The whole assembly has to be removed. It's not that hard, only three bolts from the inside of your trunk (I believe 13mm) and the taillight assembly comes off.
It's a bit harder with a Shaker 1000 if it's your passenger side taillight but still shouldn't take you more than 10 mins or so.
It's a bit harder with a Shaker 1000 if it's your passenger side taillight but still shouldn't take you more than 10 mins or so.
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Thanks, I have the shaker 500 so that's not a problem if the passenger one goes out. It's the drivers side that has to be changed and figured the whole thing has to come out.
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Originally Posted by OneCoolGT
I did a search and came up with nothing.. My turn signal went out last night on me and need to change it out but don't know how. Does the whole assembly have to be removed or is there an easier way??
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Originally Posted by Badsnke98
Just to let you and others know. That is covered under bumper to bumper!
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm sure it is, but I'd rather not take a chance of getting a scratch (in the plastic) or worse over a light bulb from some of those yahoos at the dealership.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
I'm with Ya! I won't either.
That was for folks with dailies that get a bit knocked around the block anyway.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm sure it is, but I'd rather not take a chance of getting a scratch (in the plastic) or worse over a light bulb from some of those yahoos at the dealership.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
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Originally Posted by OneCoolGT
I did a search and came up with nothing.. My turn signal went out last night on me and need to change it out but don't know how. Does the whole assembly have to be removed or is there an easier way??
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Just changed them out today, took about 10 mins. To my surprise, the 3 bolts holding in the assembly were loose......... checked the other side and 2 were semi-loose, tightened them up and everything is good. Thanks for the advice everyone!
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Originally Posted by OneCoolGT
Just changed them out today, took about 10 mins. To my surprise, the 3 bolts holding in the assembly were loose......... checked the other side and 2 were semi-loose, tightened them up and everything is good. Thanks for the advice everyone! ![Thumb](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm sure it is, but I'd rather not take a chance of getting a scratch (in the plastic) or worse over a light bulb from some of those yahoos at the dealership.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
I'm only taking it in for warranty for something that costs too much or for something that's beyond me.
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TacoBill, that is one great how-to write-up, and the pics show exactly what you need to know.
I wired my tail lamps so all three function as brake/directionals (the inboards are only marker lamps). And, your pics show exactly what I did to get to them. It's not hard, but it is kind of a lot to do just to get at the bulbs. My '96 was pretty similar.
I wired my tail lamps so all three function as brake/directionals (the inboards are only marker lamps). And, your pics show exactly what I did to get to them. It's not hard, but it is kind of a lot to do just to get at the bulbs. My '96 was pretty similar.
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