Need third brake light access
12-08-2009, 04:13 PM
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Need third brake light access
It might be simple to some, but just having purchased the car I have not been able to "pop off" the center plastic rear panel that allows access to the third brake light bulbs. I can lower it enough to see the tops of two metal clips but haven't been able to do anything with a flat screw driver. Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated. 
12-08-2009, 04:28 PM
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12-08-2009, 06:13 PM
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I just took mine off the other day to replace a broken washer nozzle. It took me awhile to get it, but it finally came off. If I remember right, after you get the edges pryed up to grab hold of it, it takes a quick yank, straight back towards you.
12-08-2009, 07:02 PM
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If I remember right, there about 4 clips on it. I think there is one on each side, plus two more towards the center. I think there are couple of plastic alignment pins on it as well. I took a flat screwdriver to get the clips started, before I pulled on it. I grabbed ahold of it from the top and bottom, then gave it a quick yank, straight back towards me.
The plastic/metal clips look pretty fragile, and can bend easily, so be careful with it.
