How to Replace a Broken Taillight or Turn Signal Cover
Replace a turn-signal cover that is mounted in a bumper, grill or leading edge of a fender using it as a clearance light., Grip behind the bulb much like you would if you were changing any light bulb.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Replace a turn-signal cover that is mounted in a bumper
This type is found mostly in older vehicles and will be relatively easy to replace with only a screwdriver.
Locate the turn-signal cover and the screws that are holding it in place.
Use either a Phillips, slotted or, in some cases, a specialized screwdriver
-- sometimes called a star
-- to remove the screws holding the lens cover in place.
Gently pull out on the lens cover.
If it is a two-piece unit
-- lens cover and light bulb holder
-- then replace the lens cover and screw it back into place.
If it is a combination lens and light bulb holder, pull out the unit exposing the light bulb holder and wiring. -
Step 2: grill or leading edge of a fender using it as a clearance light.
Turn counter-clockwise and pull the bulb holder from the lens case.
Reverse the procedure, reinserting the light bulb holder into the new turn-signal cover and screw it back into place on the vehicle. -
Step 3: Grip behind the bulb much like you would if you were changing any light bulb.
Detailed Guide
This type is found mostly in older vehicles and will be relatively easy to replace with only a screwdriver.
Locate the turn-signal cover and the screws that are holding it in place.
Use either a Phillips, slotted or, in some cases, a specialized screwdriver
-- sometimes called a star
-- to remove the screws holding the lens cover in place.
Gently pull out on the lens cover.
If it is a two-piece unit
-- lens cover and light bulb holder
-- then replace the lens cover and screw it back into place.
If it is a combination lens and light bulb holder, pull out the unit exposing the light bulb holder and wiring.
Turn counter-clockwise and pull the bulb holder from the lens case.
Reverse the procedure, reinserting the light bulb holder into the new turn-signal cover and screw it back into place on the vehicle.
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