License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Service Hole
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, and pull the lens in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the license plate light tabs from the lens.

Fig 2: Detaching License Plate Light Tabs From Lens
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Remove the lens.

Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light Bulb
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Remove the license plate light bulb.
Install in the reverse order of removal.