how to replace brake lights

Asked by Jerry Feb 29, 2016 at 05:19 PM about the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Either you go threw the back end of the car to get to the sockets, or you may have to take the hole Tail light lens out.

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open the rear hatch, pop open the 3 square covers hiding the 3 phillips head screws under them located by the rear hatch gasket next to the tail light assembly.. Remove the 3 screws. Gently pull the lens unit straight out . You may have to wiggle the lens as the pins holding it get stuck, Take your time, it will come out. The sockets holding the bulbs are removed by turning 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Bulb is removed by gently pushing into socket while gently turning 1/4 turn, then pulling the bulb out. Bulbs can break, so be careful. Be sure to wipe off bulbs to remove oils from touching.

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