Accessing Tail Lights??

**SLKDawg** · 11-26-2007

I want to change out the amber bulbs in the tail lights with Stealth bulbs - what is the easiest way to access the back of the tail lights to do this??

**etyu** · 11-26-2007

There is a small flap on each side just behind the rear light assembly(felt covered). The flap can be moved away and the opening is enough for one medium to small sized hand only. The cylindrical plastic that houses the bulb/lamp can be twisted and removed. You need some dexterity on the wrists and good finger strength.

**etyu** · 11-26-2007

BTW, if one has the satellite radio (Sirius) module on the left side of the trunk/boot, this needs to be removed by loosening the top plastic screw and the whole receiver thing will swing downward allowing you access to the flaps.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	BTW, if one has the satellite radio (Sirius) module on the left side of the trunk/boot, this needs to be removed by loosening the top plastic screw and the whole receiver thing will swing downward allowing you access to the flaps. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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