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Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:49 pmby d-chang
Hey guys, was wondering if there was a walkthrough already in the forums, or if you knew the easiest way to replace the number plate lights on a sedan?
Is it just to remove the black fabric trimmings? Or is it prying at the plastic with a flat head screwdriver?
Thanks guys
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
Posted:
Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:51 pmby iisshhyy
Have to remove the carpet trim on the boot lid, then you will see the holes where you have to fiddle around to replace the globes.
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:03 pmby Dropz
Remove the trim, it's like 14 clips and the 2 rubber stops. Then the globe holders screw in a bit (like 1/4 turn) they are small wedge globes.
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:18 pmby d-chang
Awesome! Thanks guys! I will see into it tomorrow!
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:24 pmby Dropz
Wouldn't you do it before dark, not after? Hehe.
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:34 pmby d-chang
Dropz wrote:Wouldn't you do it before dark, not after? Hehe.
Hahaha... hence why I will face that problem tomorrow... not to mention... I CBF right now!
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:41 pmby Kekotic
I use curved needle nose pliers to get those clips out, makes it a lot easier.
http://i.imgur.com/UgRUe.jpg
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:12 pmby Dropz
I use a clip tool, or bend the tip of a flat blade screw driver.
Re: Replacing rear number plate light globes - Gen 4 sedan
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:04 pmby d-chang
It was surprisingly easy to get in there... A little bit skeptic at first, I just used my hands and a bit of brute strength... luckily for me the clips didn't break and the trim didn't tear! WIN!!
Whole job just took me about 5 minutes... Now time to shop for some LED lighting!
Probably go to Jaycar.
