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CaptKirk

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Bay, Ohio
Year, Model & Trim Level
'97 XLT
I have to replace one of my brake light bulbs. I removed the 2 screws on the top of the rear housing and the housing should just pull off, right? But, it dosn't seem like it wants to and I don't want to brake it.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
 



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After you remove the two screws you may have to give a good tug to get the tail light off, they are held in by pins similar to one that hold in interior panels. I have a '92 but your year should be similar, maybe someone else can confirm.
 






Yep after you remove the screws just pull it off. It is a little tight but just rock it a bit and it comes right off.
 






I've replaced the bulbs on a '93 before too....just had to give it a nice good yank. Doesn't just pop out easily, those pins I think are pretty long. They are mainly held in by the pins though and not the screws. Just give it a couple real good tugs and it should pull straight out.
 






yeah, it will sound like you broke it when you manage to pull it out. don't worry though, you won't. just yank the crap out of it.
 






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