1999 Ford Taurus Brake light replacement

1999 FORD TAURUS
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY2YOU
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How do I replace a brake light? There seems to be no screws inside or out for easy access.
Feb 13, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you move the carpet away from the back of the light assembly, you will find wing nuts that remove the light assembly. Remove it and you will have access to the bulbs.
Feb 14, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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GARY2YOU
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[quote:4ce971410c="Jacobandnickolas"]Hi:
If you move the carpet away from the back of the light assembly, you will find wing nuts that remove the light assembly. Remove it and you will have access to the bulbs.[/quote:4ce971410c]

It's not that easy. There is a carpet faced panel that is covering the light assembly and attached with a plastic "rivet".
Feb 15, 2009 at 3:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
I believe the plastic rivit is removeable. I think it screws off.
Feb 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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