Cant remove the number plate light to change the bulb

The license plate lamps are designed to illuminate the plate and registration tags on your vehicle and make it easily visible to law enforcement. In many states, a burnt out license plate bulb can get you a ticket.
Step 1: Locate the license plate light. The license plate light is located right above the plate.
Step 2: Determine which bulb has failed. Park your vehicle and set the emergency brake. Turn the ignition to the Accessory position and turn on the driving lights. Walk around the vehicle to determine which license plate bulb has failed.
Step 3: Remove the license plate light cover. Remove the license plate light cover retaining screws using a screwdriver.
Remove the license plate light cover.

• Note: You may need to use a small screwdriver to pry the cover off.

Step 4: Remove the bulb. Remove the bulb from its retainer.
Part 2 of 2: Install the bulb Materials Needed

• Protective gloves
• Replacement license plate light bulb
• Safety glasses
• Screwdriver

Step 1: Install the new bulb. Install the new bulb in its retainer and ensure it is in place.

• Tip: Refer to your car's user manual to determine the correct type of light bulb to get for your specific vehicle.

Step 2: Complete the installation. Put back the license plate light cover and hold it in place.
Install the license plate light cover retaining screws and tighten them using a screwdriver.
Step 3: Check the lights. Turn on your car to check if your license plate lights are fully functional.

licence plate bulb is on the same circuit as the tail lights
if you have tail lights but no number plate light ,then problem is in the bulb holder or wiring

Use a screwdriver in the recess on the plate light. Pry out the light unit. Release bulb from the contact spring. Install the bulb using a reversal of the removal procedure. Make the tension of the contact springs sufficient to hold the bulb firmly.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renault CAN Clip V124

YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE TRUNK LID REMOVE THE BLACK PLASTIC COVER FOR THE TRUNK LID LATCH.REMOVE THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT HOUSING FROM THE TRUNK LID.REMOVE THE BULB SOCKET FROM THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT HOUSING.TO REMOVE BULB FROM THE SOCKET SIMPLY PULL IT STRAIGHT OUT OF THE SOCKET.

You get to them by removing the few center fabric plugs in the trunk, and then pulling the light assembly out of thier holes. It's quite obvios once you remove the clips. Hope that helps.

After looking for the answer to do the same I found two sites with the same 8 step instructions.
Here is one of the two URLS http://www.ehow.com/how_5028612_replace-license-plate-light-bulb.html
From what I see before tearing into it this appears to be the solution though I'll know tomorrow after following it.
Tools: 1 flathead screw driver, 1 phillips screw driver, 1 needle nose pliers
Overview of 8 steps
Must remove several liner clips then emergency trunk release handle to clear access then remove wiring to lamps, remove burnt bulb, replace bulb and reverse steps to put things back together. The steps tell where to gently squeeze clips or unlock clip screws and bulb with 1/4 turn twists and when to pry with flat head screw driver.
Remember standard rule: if it feels like it is being forced then stop and look.

1). Open your Trunk and let it extend all the way up
2). Look up at the part of your trunk closest to the license plate.
3). There should be 2 wires, one going to the left light and one going to the right light. Follow the wire to the bulb, and twist counter-clockwise, or to the left to remove the bulb from the housing.
4). Replace the light bulb with the recommended factory bulb.
5). Repeat step 3 in the reverse order.

hi from uk the number plate lights x2 are on same fuse as side+tail lights so if n/plate is not lit ?more likely bulbs have blown ? to access remove the panel from boot lid (clips+screws) then you will see rear of n/plate lights the bulb holders twist anti clock slightly and pull out replace bulbs with same type 5watt check all work b4 refitting panel

The bulb number that you need is #194.
Pull off the interior trim, and you will see the sockets for the bulbs.
Thanks for selecting FixYa to answer your question.

take the bulb back out and clean inside the bulb holder, there may be some corrosion or other debris in there