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mlkonken · Sep 13, 2006, 07:04 PM

I need to change a brake light bulb in the tailgate of my 1996 Toyota Camry Station Wagon. I have a Chilton's repair guide but it says nothing about the lights in the tail gate. How do I can access to change the bulbs? Thank you.

TxGreaseMonkey · Sep 14, 2006, 07:32 AM

I'm not familiar with your model car, but the procedure is probably similar to other makes:

1. Open tailgate, then remove the bulb housing, which is usually secured with two Phillips #2 screws.

2. Remove the bulb from the bulb housing.

Bulb housing often contains a back-up light bulb and a brake/taillight bulb.

mlkonken · Sep 14, 2006, 08:44 AM

Thanks. Unfortunately there is no apparent way into the light housing. There are no screws on the outside of the car or the edges of the tailgate. The only opening behind the light housing is the speaker grill/cover. There are no apparent screws or tabs to remove the plastic cover from the inside of the tailgate! I hate to just start popping stuff off and end up breaking things.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.

TxGreaseMonkey · Sep 14, 2006, 09:19 AM

Carefully take a small screwdriver and pry along the edge of the inside cover. There might be clips that allow the whole cover to be removed.

swiftyoe · Nov 12, 2013, 07:24 PM

You need to open then boot and remove the cover that's on there as the lights are in the back panel. Carefully remove the 2 plugs from the bottom lining then gently pull around the panel to remove it. This is the same panel that should cover your rear speakers that when you open the boot and sit in the back of the wagon is above your head. When you remove it the brake lights are the closest to the rear window. Sorry if this doesn't make complete sense :)