license plate bulb replacement

2009 FORD GALAXIE
100,000 MILES
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KABUKI
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One number plate bulb is not working i have try to open the lamp by screwdriver i put the screwdriver in to the small hole from under plate number and i pull it up. but is not working because if i try to pull hard i m afraid i m going to brake the lamp.
Sep 11, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

That part is sold as an assembly which means the bulb and the housing are all 1 unit. You will need a dealer to get the part and then unbolt the housing and disconnect the wiring. then install the new unit on the car.

Roy
Apr 3, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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