License plate bulb replacement

2002 FORD TAURUS
121,100 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGONZO2398
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Not really a mechanical issue but here it is. I have bought a bunch of new LED bulbs for the interior and exterior of my car. Replaced the dome lights, glove box light, and now I am on the license plate lights. I already looked at my car manual, the license plate bulbs are 168, the 194s I used for my glove box are supposedly compatible with them so I will be using those. My problem is that I cannot find a way to simply pull the lights out from yanking the cable. I already took off the trunk top liner and pulled on the electrical connectors behind the bulbs, but I just pulled out the cables. Any tips?
Mar 11, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Turn the connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull straight out..
Mar 11, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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JGONZO2398
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Oh my goodness dude thank you, wow how easy!
Mar 11, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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LOL............no problem. Come back any time.
Mar 11, 2018 at 6:40 PM