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1998 Acura EL Repair Question


Topics covered: Dashboard, Trunk.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on November 15, 2012

Acura EL Dashboard Problem

How can i change bulb in rear dashboard mounted brake light ?
Avatar Asked by cargoint

Answer

Replied on November 15, 2012

Open trunk and look under the spot where the high mount brake light is. The bulb socket should be inside a hole on the panle. Twist the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. Bulb is plugged into socket.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on December 15, 2012

I TRIED HARD WITH HAND TO TWIST THE SOCKET COUNTERCLOCKWISE BUT COULD NOT SUCCEED EVEN MY HAND WAS NEAR TO GET INJURED. IT DID NOT GET TWISTED, JUST SLIGHTLY MOVED ALMOST NONE. NOR I COULD DETACH THE WIRE CONNECTOR/ CLIP. PLEASE COMMENT. I WOULD BE THANKFUL

Tiny Response from cargoint
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Use a long nose plier to assist. Do not force too hard. Space is tight so a little wiggling is required.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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