Replacing third/tailgate brakelight bulb

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Old 12-06-2011, 12:10 PM
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Replacing third/tailgate brakelight bulb

I've searched "3rd", "tailgate" and "brake" to no avail. I even searched the www. A girl I work with has an RDX and her third/tailgate bulb is out. To replace it the bulb, do you remove the cover from the outside or the inside? THe parts breakdown is only so helpful. Thanks!
Old 12-06-2011, 02:26 PM
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You remove the cover from the outside. There is a little cover on each side with a tiny slot to pry open. Once open, you will see the screws...
Old 12-06-2011, 02:47 PM
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Thank you! Now I have to try to find her a bulb, locally hopefully.

*edit* after some more searching, I'm going to direct her to get a stanley 921LL from the local parts tore.

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Old 06-02-2012, 03:28 PM
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Hey, I'm sorry to bump this thread, but I am trying to change the tail lights too.. but I can't figure out how.. I have read hhrdx08's post about it, but I still don't get it.. Is there like a video tutorial.. or pictures? Thanks in advance..

I tried to pry open the black cover around the tail light, but it's stuck.. and I think I might've broke it.. Not sure though lol.
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Hey BaNdOra, we were talking about the third brake light on the top of the tailgate. I believe you are talking about the lower brake lights left and right, right?
After removing the two screws from the housing, you just need to pull a few times (each time a little bit harder) on the housing straightly toward yourself. It felt stuck because there is a small piece of plastic holding the housing in position. It will come out if you use enough force. Have fun.

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Hey, I'm sorry to bump this thread, but I am trying to change the tail lights too.. but I can't figure out how.. I have read hhrdx08's post about it, but I still don't get it.. Is there like a video tutorial.. or pictures? Thanks in advance..

I tried to pry open the black cover around the tail light, but it's stuck.. and I think I might've broke it.. Not sure though lol.
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I unscrewed the two screws, but can't pull the unit out. Any suggestions?
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