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Tool to use to change 3rd brake light
07-27-2009, 06:24 AM
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Tool to use to change 3rd brake light
The brake light over my rear hatch has burned out. I was going to take the bulb out, but it looks like I have to take the metal spoiler off to get the bulb out, and it looks like there is something other than a phillip-screw driver to use. Any help? thanks
Update: Yes, for my 02, I need a torx screwdriver to take off the spoiler and not a phillips. I've got 118,000 miles on it and it just passed inspectation!
Update: Yes, for my 02, I need a torx screwdriver to take off the spoiler and not a phillips. I've got 118,000 miles on it and it just passed inspectation!
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07-27-2009, 07:20 AM
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Yes the spoiler is in the way. Just the 4 phillips screws. You might be able to angle the light out without taking it off. Easier just to get it out of the way.
07-27-2009, 10:35 AM
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You need a torx screwdriver for your spoiler. T-25 is the size you need to get. Then you just need a phillips screwdriver to pull off the brake light cover. My 99 had phillips in the spoiler, my 02 has torx screws.
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