atlswdp07

Can someone link me to DIY license plate light removal. Thanks in advance!

Bearcat94

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124574

With Service Manual Scans

atlswdp07

thanks a bunch! install was not easy as i thought it would be. but i did it =)

vitasoy1010

Hello,

Sorry that I revive this old thread. After seeing everybody with great results in their license plate light diy, I decided to buy a couple from vleds. After taken the trunk lid out, I was able to take the light socket out without too much of a problem. I then swap the led light out and everything looks ok.. NOW here is the problem that i'm having.

For some stupid reason that I cannot even explain to myself, I could not place the socket back in. I ended up keep forcing it and broke one of the side tabs. Is there anybody that can help me? Where can I buy new license plate bulb socket?

Lastly, please educate a newb like me in how to insert the sockets back in the right way.

Thanks very much for your help guys.

Red Voodoo

LOL! Don't feel bad. I had the same issue. Got them out, and then couldn't get them back in... The angle sucked, and what I thought was going to be a simple job took me 30 minutes. Long story short, I got them back in, but only by screwing around with it for awhile. I was out of the trunk, in the trunk, doing the splits, lol... you get the picture. I snapped something off as well, but after I figured out how to get the sockets seated again, they were just as secure before I took them off. Wish I could be of more help, but just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.

BTW... welcome to the forum!

vitasoy1010

Thanks for the quick response Red Vodoo.. I didnt feel as bad for breaking something now.

As far as the right angle, can somebody please elaborate a little bit more regarding that? lol.. i want to really have a better picture of it before i break the other side of the tab.

Thanks guys!

vitasoy1010

any ideas people? thanks for the help in advance.

vitasoy1010

bump for some help please.

esco786

iTrader: (2)

With the trunk lining out, look from the side of the car to where the bulb socket goes in (use a flashlight).

Note the shape of the hole where the socket holder tab fits and then note the shape of the socket holder itself.

While standing on the side, align the weird polygons together, squeeze both side of the tabs and fit them in. Aligning the shapes together is a little tricky, kinda like a puzzle

If one of the tabs broke, I say stick one side in and then secure it evenly with electrical tape.