jyeh74

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm trying to change the rear bulb (for signaling and braking) on my 2000 Mustang. Usually, after you remove the padding, you can see the direct plug-ins to the light. However on the Mustang, it seems that I have to remove the whole rear housing just to change a bulb? Can someone tell me if this is correct? Thank you

02StanGT

Yes that is correct.

jyeh74

02stangt, do u know what tool i need to remove it? How many screws is it? I cant seem to get the one of the very side out.

Mr Majestyk

There are at least four, and maybe five. A deep 1/4" drive socket, 10mm I believe, is all you need. Be careful to not overtighten the nuts when you reinstall the tail light assembly because the mounting studs can crack the plastic housing relatively easily.

jyeh74

Why did they make this so difficult? I just wanted to change a simple bulb. Most other cars are pretty easy. It's a little difficult to get the padding out from the side.

Mr Majestyk

Yes, there's one plastic push pin that holds it in along the top edge. Once that is out pull it down over the stud and it can then be moved out of the way from where you need to get to. I've had mine out several times and it does get much easier after about the third time.