how to remove the rear brake light assembly

2002 FORD TAURUS
14,000 MILES
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SALTYDOG
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Please give detailed instructions on how to remove the rear brake light assembly in order to change the brake light bulb.

This question does not pertain to the third brake light in the lift gate.

The difficulty is in removing the brake light assembly from the body after the two large mounting screws have been removed. Is there an easy way of doing this without breaking the plastic lens cover? Any helpful hints?
Jun 25, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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CADIEMAN
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remove all retaining screws under the thunk carpet.then remove the lic. plate their may be screws behind there.
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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