License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the lens and license plate light shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Clearance Between Lens And License Plate Light
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, pull out the lens from the license plate light, and detach the lens tab and license plate light.

Fig 2: Detaching Lens Tab And License Plate Light
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Remove the lens.

Fig 3: Removing Lens
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Remove the license plate light bulb.

Fig 4: Removing License Plate Light Bulb
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Install in the reverse order of removal.