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Jul 27, 2009 | 06:24 AM

kato

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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!

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Jul 27, 2009 | 07:20 AM

98runner210

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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.

Jul 27, 2009 | 10:35 AM

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I guess when I repaint my spoiler (it's faded so bad) I'll just throw in an LED bulb into the 3rd brake light.

You mean your dads spoiler dont you..?

Jul 27, 2009 | 10:45 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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