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Old 03-09-05, 09:27 AM
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Tail light bulb replacement

I did a search to find some info on this but I only returned one result and for some reason it was on installing a trailer hitch Does anyone have some info on how to get at and replace the bulbs in the 93 FD tail lights? I took the cover panels off that are in the trunk but the light bulbs were still pretty inaccessible.

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Old 03-09-05, 09:31 AM
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just remove the top screws and the tail lights assembly slides out. So on the passenger light assembly, grab it and slide it to your right. Drivers to the left.
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There are three screws you'll see under that plastic cover. Take them out, grab a hold of the entire fixture and pull it away from the car. Don't pull directly back, pull it off from / to the side of the car (that's the way it slides). It's actually kind of tough and does not feel natural - but the light will budge. Once it's off - the bulbs are exposed and it's simple from there. Pep Boys had the replacements for me. Did it last week when I did the 99 taillight conversion. Suggestion - if you have the fixture out - replace all of the bulbs.
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Thanks for the info! Do you happen to know the SN for the bulbs by chance and how many I would need to replace them all? It appears that one of my passenger side lights is out.

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Don't remember. There are two types. Four of the same for the red lenses and 2 of the same for turn signals - 6 total bulbs. Pep Boys has a little computer that hangs by the bulbs, plug in the info or take the burned bulb there to get someone to help.

To replce all is like $12 - then you won't have to do this all over again.
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LOL good advice!
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The lights should have the number on them, you can go to a local auto store and they should have a book filled with all makes and models with the bulb numbers.




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