How To Replace a Brake Light

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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Equilibrio and more videos in the Car Maintenance category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Driving with a faulty brake light can be dangerous. Replacing the bulb is a simple task that takes only a few minutes. To complete this How-To you will need: A screwdriver A replacement bulb A friend's help Step 1: Determine access Determine how to access the lens assembly. Most cars have the screws hidden on the inside, and the trunk or hatch of the car has to be opened to access them. Older cars have the screws for the assembly on the outside. Tip: Some vehicles have the screws hidden under the edge of the carpet in the trunk. Pull this back gently to get to the screws. Step 2: Remove screws Remove the screws with the screwdriver. They're easily lost, so store them safely. Step 3: Pop out assembly Pop out the lens assembly. Step 4: Remove socket Identify and remove the brake light socket. Twist and pull the socket to pop it out. Step 5: Remove bulb Remove the bulb. On some vehicles, you have to twist and pull to get the bulb out, but in most vehicles the bulb can just be pulled out. Tip: Check to make sure the electrical contact where the bulb fits in the socket is not burned. Step 6: Replace bulb Insert the new bulb into the <b>...</b>

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hothowtos, replacing, brake, lights, new, installing, bulb, cars, automobile, auto, maintenance, broken

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