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2006 Ford Mustang Brake Light and Taillight Replacement

Introduction

If your brake/tail light on your 2006 GT Ford Mustang isn’t illuminating and needs to be replaced, use this guide to replace the lightbulb.

The brake/tail light illuminates when the headlights are turned on to create visibility for drivers behind you during the night or adverse weather conditions. A burned out lightbulb will be very dim or not illuminate at all. This can present danger to yourself and other drivers, or just get you a hefty ticket from law enforcement, so use this repair guide to restore safety and legality to your vehicle.

Before using this guide make sure that your brake/tail light is actually not illuminating.

The car should remain turned off for the duration of the repair!


What you need

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    • Open the trunk.

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    • Unhook the trim on the side of the trunk near the lights.

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    • Remove the three 11 mm bolts from the side panel with your 11 mm socket.

    • Remove the side panel.

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    • Disconnect the gray light connectors.

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    • Carefully pop the tail light off.

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    • Turn the taillight upside down and unscrew the burnt out bulb to remove it from the assembly.

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    • Screw the lightbulb back into the bay in the assembly.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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