What bulb do i need to replace in order to fix the rear brake light

1) Open trunk
2) Remove small round plastic access panel with a flat tip screw driver by prying open
3) Remove flat tip screw holding tail light assembly
4) Remove tail light assembly by pulling outward, careful not to break plastic guide/nub
5) Disconnect wiring connectors
6) Remove plastic housing access plate on back of tail light assembly by twisting/turning tabs until they click and then lift access plate from tail light assembly
7) When viewing the the bulbs, the turn signal bulb is the bottom left bulb
8) Install in reverse order, ensuring tail light seal seats properly during installation

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (coupe)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the wing nut

of the rear light assembly cover.

3. Using a Phillips screw driver

remove the screw. The lamp is still

retained by a spring loaded clip.

Remove by gently pulling out the

light housing.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it

out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the trunk.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the three wing

nuts of the light housing.

3. Gently pull the light housing to

the outside.

4. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. Using a screw driver remove the

fixings and trim from the body.

3. Remove the socket from the lamp

assembly

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.
Install in reverse order.


Hope this helps.

Zeppelinx12

The bulbs could still be the problem since they are double filament bulbs.If your high brake light work but not the low ones the replace the bulbs.If none in the rear work then you may need a brake light switch(on the brake pedal linkage).If this is not the case the check for power to the brake light side of the bulb and repair the broken brake light wire.

Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Remove rear luggage compartment side panel trim (left or right).

• Remove 3 nuts, arrows, and remove housing.
• Remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install bulb holder.
• Insert housing into body opening.
• Tighten nuts.
• Install applicable rear luggage compartment side panel trim.

Rear Light Bulb Holder Removing And Installing:
Removing:

• Disconnect electrical connector.
• Depress retainers, arrows, and remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install in reverse order of removal.

And the Center Mounted Brake Lamp.
High mount Brake Light Removing And Installing:
The high mount brake light is installed in the rear shelf.
Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Disconnect electrical connector from high mount brake light.
• Remove rear shelf
• Un-clip high-mount brake light from rear shelf, arrows.
• Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: The bulb holder base plate contains soldered- in light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not replaceable. In the event of LED malfunction, replace complete bulb holder.
Additional

how do you remove the right tail light assembly in order to replace the top right bulb

pop the trunk and right behind where the lights are pull the carpet down and their will be of the following depending on the trim.

You will either see the light sockets themselves that you can twist and pull to change the bulb, or you will see the plastic nuts/screws that you can remove to remove the entire assembly in order to access the bulbs.

If it's your 3rd brake light, the screws to access the housing are located in the upper part of the trunk

In order to replace the bulb you need to remove the pad from the inside the car where the light located ,once you remove the pad you able to reach the light holder replace the bulb fix the pad the again ...

Good luck ....

How to Replace a Tail, Brake or Reverse Light Contributor By eHow Contributing Writer Article Rating: (70 Ratings) Fix that broken tail light. Replacing a dead bulb on your car is almost as easy as replacing a light bulb at home. Perform this simple maintenance and avoid the hassle of receiving a citation for a missing brake light.
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Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Rubber Gloves
• Automotive Light Bulbs
• Red Tape
• Cleaning Cloths
• Rags
• Screwdriver Sets

1. Step 1 Determine how the bulb is accessed: On some models the lens (the red or white plastic part over the light) must be unscrewed from the outside, and on others the bulb is accessible only from inside the trunk. If there are no screws on the lens, you can assume that the bulb must be replaced from inside. Usually there will be a plastic cover that must be removed in order to access the bulb. There may be tabs, screws or small knobs that hold this plastic cover in place.
   
2. Step 2 Unscrew the lens on the outside, or take off the plastic cover from inside the trunk, to reveal the bulb.
   
3. Step 3 Unscrew the bulb. You'll have to push in and turn at the same time.
   
4. Step 4 Take the bulb with you to the auto supply store to help you find an exact duplicate.
   
5. Step 5 Clean the connection with a wire brush and/or wipe it clean with a rag if there's any corrosion.
   
6. Step 6 Screw the new bulb into the empty socket. Again, you'll have to push in and turn simultaneously. Line up the tiny raised bumps on the base of the bulb in order to screw it in.
   
7. Step 7 Replace the lens or the plastic cover.
   
8. Step 8 Test your work by stepping on the brakes and turning on the headlights while a friend watches the new bulb to make sure it lights up.
   
9. hope this will help you
   

Inside the boot is a plastic cap embeded in the boot liner. Remove the cap to reveal a screw. Undo the screw and the whole rear light cluster will come away in a sideways and not rearward direction to reveal all of the bulbs. Hope this helps.

Hi, check for bad bullbs and dirty contacts inside the bulb sockets ...