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How to: 3rd Gen License Plate Light Bulb Replacement

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Tullie D, Jan 19, 2020.

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  1. Jul 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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    Any idea?
     
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  2. Jul 15, 2021 at 12:46 PM
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  3. Jul 15, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    The old one should have a 5 digit part number on it somewhere. I'm not at my truck but anyone who can remove their should be able to shine a flashlight on it and locate it.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2021 at 12:09 AM
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    I spent like 30 minutes doing it the hard and painful way lol. Nice and simple DIY write up, will do it this way next time!
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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    Yeah, I've done it the hard way several times before doing it this way.
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2021 at 4:44 AM
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  8. Jan 3, 2022 at 8:05 AM
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    ask Jeff Lange in the official parts thread maybe?
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    great advice thanks!
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    In "Step 2" here, if pushing that way doesn't work, you can use a long screwdriver to use the frame as a point for a lever.

    Took me 10 minutes to do both lights this way, after fighting with the little bastards unsuccessfully for a good portion of the evening last night.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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    Step 2 is a great idea!

    I used a long flathead too but pressed it from the bottom and not the side as shown.

    Not sure how I was able to flex the tab enough to fit through the frame of the housing unit but it came free.

    Here's what my area looked like...

    [​IMG]

    Ed

    ****
     
    TacoTime55, Mar 6, 2022
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  12. Jun 7, 2023 at 7:27 AM
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    thank you for this!

    didn’t even realize my bulb was out until dealer offered to change it for $55 :rofl:

    just a couple minutes and done
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    Challenging task that requires smaller hands for sure! lol
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2023 at 8:40 AM
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    WoW! That was so easy! This is my 2nd set. 1st set I messed with for an hour trying to push the clips together from under the bumper. Thank you for the great tip. It took me about 2 minutes per side, because I dielectric greased every thing. Otherwise it would have been faster. Last set leaked. bad seal.
     
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