How do I change the mid brake light on a 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
Get in the trunk, take loose the screws, lift the lens holder, change the bulb. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as it sounds. The hole for the lamp position is offset about 4-5 inches. You cannot get to the bulb to remove it without taking loose the lens holder. You have to remove 2 screws to do that, one of which is hidden by a piece of foam tape.
Also it is impossible to remove the lens holder without slipping a finger underneath to turn the bulb holder. I had to cut off a portion of the bulb holder to slip the lens back in. I left the screws out, as it is impossible to put them back after removal. No wonder the dealer wants $50 to change the bulb-it took me about 45 minutes.
This is a very difficlut light to replace. I just did it and it took about 45 minutes also.
All the above is correct but I was able to replace the two screws after changing the bulb. You will need someone to hold down the lens holder while you put the screws in. You will need a magnetic screw driver that will hold the screw in place while you try to put it in the hole.
I did break part of the bulb holder while trying to pull the lens holder out to get to the bulb. It looks like the only way to do it without breaking the bulb holder is to try to twist the bulb holder while it is pulled up with about 1/2" area to work with.
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