How to Remove a Tail Light

The tail lights on your vehicle have a very important job. It is your tail lights that warn other drivers when you are slowing down or stopping. In the dark, your tail lights let other drivers know where you are in front of them. When one of your tail lights is broken and doesn't work, you create a dangerous situation. To avoid this situation, it is important to change your tail light as soon as you realize that it is broken.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Phillips screwdriver Replacement tail light

1. Purchase a replacement tail light for your vehicle. You can find a broad selection by visiting the website listed in Resources or by going to your local automotive parts store.

2. Locate the tail light. You can find it on the rear of your car, located on the left and right sides. The lens color will vary depending on the type of vehicle that you have, but in most cases it will be red and will have red lights that light up when you press the breaks.

3. Remove the screws that are located on the corners of the plastic lens and lift off the lens. You will now see the bulb.

4. Place the new tail light in the place where you removed the old tail light. Make sure that you are putting the new tail light on right-side up. The screws will not line up and the tail light will not fit properly if it is upside down.

5. Replace each one of the screws.

References

• Find your Tail Light
• Rplace a Tail Light

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