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Tiny
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On a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle. How do you remove the Driver's side brake light assembly? I can't figure out how to slide the assembly out; it looks like there is a lever but I don't know how to engage it. I have loosened a nut that appears to be holding the light assembly in place.
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012 AT 4:06 PM

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Tiny
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It is a pain in the butt. The lever has to move and the light is very tightly mounted. Let a shop do it for you so you dont break anything.

Roy
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Remove the nut inside the trunk.

Gently pry up on the lens between the lens & the body (at the
bumper chassis seams). You will see a metal tab, gently push
against it and the lens assembly will pop up & out.

Thomas
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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I wish it was that easy when I did them. Thanks Thomas

Roy
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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I've struggled with them myself and almost broken one!

To the original poster, once you see how it is mounted, it makes sense as to where to lift/pry. Until then, be gentle.
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012 AT 4:42 PM

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