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How do I remove the rear brake light cover on 1990 GMC Sierra 2500 to change bulbs? Are there clips inside-specific places to pry it off? Thanks

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How do I remove the - seddy29732_3.jpg I hope these instructions match your model.


  1. Lower the tailgate.
  2. Remove the lamp assembly retaining screws.
  3. Pull the lamp assembly from the truck and disconnect the wiring.
  4. Remove the bulb holder fasteners.
  5. Remove the bulb(s) from the lamp.
  6. Install the bulb, connect the wiring and install the lamp.

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To replace the brake lamp of Your volkswagen beetle 2001 model is relatively simple. Please follow the steps below:
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The process for changing the tail light bulbs for a 2002 New Beetle in my case a TDI is relatively simple. To remove the lense and gain access to the bulbs you first need to release the lense holder from inside the trunk by completely unscrewing the large plastic wing nut that is under a round plastic panel that's located almost directly behind the rear brake light lense. To gain access to the plastic wing nut remove the round panel by gently prying it off. After this is done you release the lense by using something flat like a dinner table knife to pry and release the clip that holds the lense in place. Locating the clip: The rear fender has two seams that end at the light lense, the inboard seam (the one closest to the hatch)is where you want to insert the table knife to pry the metal clip that holds the lens in place. Gently and carefully insert the knife blade directly at the seam and pry upward to release the lense. Once the clip releases pull the lens the rest of the way and remove the bulbs by turning the bulb holder sockets couter-clockwise. After this is done remove bulbs by slightly pushing down on the bulb and turning it counter-clockwise. The reinstall is reverse of the removal the procedure.When re-installing take care to clock the lense where the metal clip and the lense protrusions end up in the same position as before. Note: you may need to assist sliding the lens retaining clip in with the knife when reinstalling! Good luck
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