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2003 mazda tribute. How to change license plate bulbs. I can't get the plastic housing off.

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It's easy, but may need some patience. No need to take off rear door inside panel! Press firmly on the left side of the light housing. It should move towards the right..then pull up slightly and it should pop out from the door panel. Twist the center bulb housing counterclockwise just slightly and the bulb should disconnect from the lense. Pull the bulb out...and replace with new bulb. Replace both sides if you like.

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you should be able to get to thru the trunk

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can 't you remove the coils insted of the intake ? It is much easier.

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The bulb number that you need is #194.
Pull off the interior trim, and you will see the sockets for the bulbs.
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SOURCE: how do you change the license plate light bulb

OK>>> it is very cold here, but nonetheless..I went outside to check on my Oldsmobile for your benefit....On mine (I can't guarantee it is the same for all of the vehicles listed above). If you are looking at the license plate, LOOK UP and you should see the bulb and whatever encasing is there. Mine is in a tube and it is attached with (2) mini bolts that will need to come out first, then it just looks like a simple matter of disconnecting the electrical plug, taking out the old bulb and putting the new one in. I hope this helps someone....

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License Plate Lights Removal & Installation 1997 – 2000 To Remove:

License/backup Lamp Assembly


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  1. Remove the rear compartment lid trim. (if necessary)
  2. Disconnect the license/backup assembly connector from the body harness.
  3. While removing the license/backup lamp assembly from the rear compartment lid, disconnect the harness grommet from the rear compartment lid.
  4. Remove the license lamp housing from the license/backup lamp assembly.
  5. Remove the license lamp bulb from the housing and socket.
To Install:
  1. Install the license lamp bulb into the socket and housing.
  2. Install the license lamp housing onto the license/backup lamp assembly
    • Torque the fastener to 18 in-lb (2 Nm).
  3. While holding the license/backup lamp assembly, install the harness grommet to the rear compartment lid.
  4. Install the license/backup lamp assembly
    • Torque the fasteners to 53 in-lb (6 Nm).
  5. Connect the license/backup assembly connector to the body harness.
  6. Install the rear compartment lid trim. (if necessary)

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