Changing the license plate light bulb

[SilverCeli84]

Anybody know how to change the light bulb that shines on the license plate in the back? There are two and one of mine burnt out...i don't have the manual so i don't know how to change it. Please help! Thanks.

[silentchaos]

there was a thread not to long ago about this... heres a novel idea... search

[Carbonized_GT]

A hammer works.

But really. I just skimmed through the Installs section, and couldn't find anything. Try searching.

[vindiCAtor]

You have to remove the plastic panel that attaches to the lift gate first. To do this you'll have to unscrew the screw thats going into the handle. The plastic handle should come out then just pull on the plastic panel because the only thing holding it on are 8 plastic clips. After the plastic panel has been removed you can access the wire and socket that connects to the license plate bulbs. Just twist the socket of the bulb that needs replacing, replace the bulb, twist the socket back in, and put the plastic panel and handle back on.

[SilverCeli84]

Ok thank you! But one more question...what kind of bulb do i need?

[xantonin]

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.

[toyoda]

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.
:chuckles: I did that

[silentchaos]

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.

no its not a law anywhere in the US its just and option they didn't feel like changing for the USDM models...:chuckles:

[vindiCAtor]

Ok thank you! But one more question...what kind of bulb do i need?
194/168

Its not really a law, police officers just prefer they're working so that they can more easily see your license plate.

[Entranced]

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.
:chuckles: I did that



Both of my bulbs actually burnt out. I've been pulled over.. hmm... 5 times for it now. gotten 3 warnings in 3 different townships.. But i'm sure if i got pulled over again for them i'd be getting a failure to make repairs ticket..

I'm just lazy and haven't gotten around to fixing a bulb that I can't see when i'm driving =P

[JonGTSVegas]

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.
:chuckles: I did that

Is this a law? Because personally, once one of my light bulbs in the back goes out, I'm just taking out the other one.

no its not a law anywhere in the US its just and option they didn't feel like changing for the USDM models...:chuckles:

Ok thank you! But one more question...what kind of bulb do i need?
194/168

Its not really a law, police officers just prefer they're working so that they can more easily see your license plate.


Actually, it is law in all 50 states and DC to have illumination on the rear license plate of every vehicle and trailer.

[xantonin]

Thanks for the clarification, I was wondering about that.

[silentchaos]

my chuckle meant sarcasm.

[MastaBman]

the manual is posted on the site
Try clicking tech info at the top.