06 MONACO KNIGHT TAIL LIGHT

[Ron Riemar]

JUST PURCHASED A 06 MONACO KNIGHT. I am trying to figure out how to remove rear tail light so I can change the bulb. Cannot figure out how to remove the assembly. any help would be appreciated. 

[klcdenver]

The bulbs are in a 1/4 to 1/2 turn socket. You have to access them on the backside of the tail light assembly. Try opening the door beside the light assembly and reach thru that opening. Not easy task.

[Ron Riemar]

I looked inside the space where you're talking about and all I found was a power connector. There was a solid fiberglass back that prevented me from getting to the bulbs. 

 

[jacwjames]

One thing you might try is to get the DOT number off the tail light, it should be molded into the lens.  Do a search using the number and you should get hits on the tail light, find some pictures of it and see if you can determine what other vehicles it might fit, then do a search on how to change a bulb. 

[Ron Riemar]

thanks, I didnt even know you could do that! much appreciated. 

[Tom Cherry]

1 hour ago, Ron Riemar said:

thanks, I didnt even know you could do that! much appreciated. 

BTW….do NOT get fooled.  If you get the DOT number and then find out it came from, say, a 1959 Edsel…..  THEN, when you google 1959 Edsel taillight…there may find (probably is) an Amazon vendor with one at HALF the price as the others.  Look carefully.  In that listing, you will NOT find the DOT listing or certification.

We have had several topics where the “origin” or was used in a 20XX vehicle was used and do NOT have a DOT stamped or molded DOT number. The taillight usually failed quickly and folks were upset.  Once the differences, as in the DOT stamped taillight has to meet tougher UV and such criteria was discussed, the DOT certed replacements seem to last longer.

[MurrayD]

Ron, there is a small notch on the side of the taillight, this is where you insert something and pry the light out. Be careful not to scratch the paint. The entire assembly will pop out and you can access the bulbs. 
 

[Ron Riemar]

I saw that and tried to pry but was afraid of breaking the plastic without knowing for sure. thanks so much!