How to Access 2002 Saturn SC2 Brake Lights
The brake light/tail light, turn signal light and reverse light on the 2002 Saturn SC2 is housed inside the tail light assembly. While gaining access to the rear lights is not difficult, it does require a special star-shaped tipped tool called a Torx driver or Torx-head screwdriver. These tools come in different sizes (starting with a "T" prefix followed by a number size) that need to be adhered to in order to avoid stripping out the head of the special screws. Most auto parts stores and hardware stores sell these special drivers inexpensively.
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Instructions
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Open the trunk to the 2002 Saturn SC2 with the engine off, the headlight switch off and the parking brake applied.
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Locate the two Torx-head retaining screws on the side housing of the tail light assembly (now visible with the trunk raised).
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Remove the two screws with a T15 Torx-head driver.
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Pivot the tail light assembly outward away from the SC2.
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Turn the assembly over (still attached to the wire harness connection from the underside of the assembly) to gain access to the combination brake light/tail light.
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Press the socket lock/release of the brake light/tail light (top center) inward and turn the socket assembly counterclockwise to align the tabs of the socket to the notches in the tail light assembly.
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Extract the socket and bulb assembly from the back housing of the tail light assembly. If replacing the brake light/tail light combination, pull the bulb straight up and away from the socket and push the replacement bulb into the socket. Reverse the procedure to reassemble the brake light and tail light assembly.
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Tips & Warnings
The 2002 Saturn SC2 takes a 3157 replacement combination brake light and tail light automotive bulb.
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