YACT: how do I remove the tail light assembly for Camry '97?

crystal

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Nov 5, 1999
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One of the night/brake light burned out. Actually the night driving light is out (i.e. it would light up when you turn on your head lights - it is out now) but its brake part is ok.
For the life of me, I couldn't remove the thing. I know it is design for easy removal but don't want to force/break the thing open. Anyone got a diagram/pic. what steps I need follow to take the thing off? thx.
 

Reel

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On my old 92 Camry, it was some screws on the inside of the light housing then you had to pull it out. There was some socket that held it in place pretty tightly that I would always have to pop off. That might be the resistance you are feeling. Check the manual though. They have instructions for removal.
 

CrackRabbit

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IIRC from my former roomate's Camry you have to turn the plastic piece that holds the bulb one way or another...