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How do I replace my license plate light?

Old 02-10-2011, 09:24 PM
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Hey guys, probably a pretty simple thing. I got the covers off and had the bulb, but just couldn't figure out how to get the bulb out from the plug.

Any help would be appreciated, I'm sure it's pretty easy, I just didn't want to hold broken glass in my hand...
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You just pull The bulb straight out it's kinda Hard
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Pull and wiggle. The bulb will come out bit if it is like mine they have been in there for a while and will be tough.

I recommend replacing with led bulbs
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where can I get some LED bulbs? I'm all about LED. Does someone such as advance auto parts sell them?
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Originally Posted by csx5197
Hey guys, probably a pretty simple thing. I got the covers off and had the bulb, but just couldn't figure out how to get the bulb out from the plug.

Any help would be appreciated, I'm sure it's pretty easy, I just didn't want to hold broken glass in my hand...
Why did you pull the covers off?..just untwist the harness behind them, gives you some slack that way too.
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Search LEDs Jon_to sell a kit that replaces the map,dome,cargo and license plate lights with LEDs
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Pull hard but be careful I once crushed a bulb between my fingers blood everywhere and becareful putting that stupid cover back on I broke mine when I replaced the bulbs
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Here's an interior pic:


And some pics of the change with the angled license plate lights.








It is quite a bit brighter on the plate.. but just cleaning it out helped some too.

The lights for the plate light are

http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...-p6691894.html

I know they look funny angled but it turns out looking OK. One points slightly up and the other slightly down. but as you can see from the photos it looks fine.
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Originally Posted by 05 super
Why did you pull the covers off?..just untwist the harness behind them, gives you some slack that way too.
I had read elsewhere that's how to get to the lights to change them.


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