2008 Dodge Avenger Replacing rear indicator bulb

2008 DODGE AVENGER
35,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Any ideas on how to replace a rear indicator bulb on a 2008 avenger? I found 2 plastic wing nuts in the trunk compartment that hold the lens in place but there seems to be something else holding it. Am I on the right track? Any ideas?

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Aug 22, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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MIKE.SHRUM
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Looks like the two wing nuts are all that holds it in the third tab is just a ball that pops in socket. try popping lens out
Aug 22, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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[quote:f0d9ff63dd="mike.shrum"]Looks like the two wing nuts are all that holds it in the third tab is just a ball that pops in socket. try popping lens out[/quote:f0d9ff63dd]

Thanks for the reply. I tried popping the lens out with the 2 wing nuts removed, but the end with the tab didn't move. I didn't want to use too much force. It looks like a tab with a ball-bearing inside. Do I need to squeeze the tab first?

Thanks again
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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MIKE.SHRUM
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just looking at pic of light online. I have to go to town in a lil while i will look at a new one and see.
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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Thanks Mike
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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MIKE.SHRUM
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have one more question for you. Can you not just twist the plug in and pull out assembly to change bulb? not sure never changed one on a new avenger
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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Not sure, but I don't think it turns. I will try it in the morning.
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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MIKE.SHRUM
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that is how most lights are not sure if that one is that way or not let me know
Aug 22, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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You were right the first time. The tab just pops out. I just had to use a bit more elbow grease.

Thanks for this.
Aug 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM
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MIKE.SHRUM
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Thanks for giving me chance to help
Aug 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM