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The compatible replacement miniature wedge base light bulb part number is 2825 (also known as W5W).

If you would like to have brighter license plate lights, install some 2825 LED bulbs.

The only tool needed to remove the housing and access the light bulb is a small plastic pry bar tool or a flat head screwdriver.

The steps for changing the bulb on the driver side and the passenger side are the same.

Look for the small notch (opening) on the right side of the light housing.

Gently push in the metal retaining clip to release it from the tailgate door.

Carefully hold in the release tab while pulling the housing down.

Remove the housing from the underside of the tailgate. Try to avoid pulling on the wires.

Insert the flat head screwdriver into the notch on the right side of the housing.

Push in the metal retaining clip and pull the housing out of the tailgate.

If the old light bulb was recently turned on, be careful when you remove it. The bulb might still be hot enough to burn your fingers.

Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket.

If you have trouble removing the old light bulb due to rust, sand or debris, try gently wiggling the bulb while pulling it straight out.

Try to avoid using excessive pressure on the bulb to prevent from having it break between your fingers.

If you'd like to have brighter lights that will also last much longer before burning out, install some 2825 LED bulbs.

I recommend testing the new LED bulbs before re-installing the sockets into the housings.

Tip - If you installed an LED bulb and it doesn't work, remove it from the socket, rotate it 180 degrees and push it back into the socket. Some LED bulbs are "polarized" and will only work when the "+" positive and "-" negative electrical contacts are in the correct orientation.

Re-insert the bulb socket into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn in the clockwise direction to secure it in place.

First, re-insert the wires on the left side of the housing back into the opening in the underside of the tailgate door.

You should feel or hear the retaining clip "click" securely into place.

Repeat the procedure to re-install the other light housing.

To test the new light bulbs, turn on the parking lights or the headlights. You can also press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to re-activate the exterior lights.

Double check that the two light housings are securely in place.

Be sure to write down the bulb change in your vehicle's service records.

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