Hi, need to change brake light bulb on mitsubishi spacestar, have removed the 2 screws (as directed in handbook) but the cover will only move about an inch so can't reach bulb, help!

try removing lite-bulb assembly from inside trunk, behind careting

first of all your bulb is the same size and wattage.open the trank pull out all cover to see all the screw or bolt, then pull out the lamp there two bulb then change

Hi,
1.Remove the two Phillips head screws from the brake light lens cover.
2.Pull the lens cover away from the tail light panel. Set it aside on a soft surface because the lens scratches easily.

3.Push in the bad brake light bulb. Twist it counterclockwise to disconnect it from the socket
4.Insert the new brake light bulb while wearing gloves. Twist it clockwise to secure it to the socket.

5.Re-position the lens cover. Push it in firmly to secure it, and then tighten the two screws.

Good luck!!!!!

There 2 screws holding on the cover. Remove the 2 screws pull off cover. To remove the light bulb twist it to the left or right. It will only twist one way to get it out of the socket that it is in.

You need to replace the turn signal and brake light bulb, any auto part store will carry it $2 per bulb. In trunk remove carpet covering where the cargo net would hook.Unscrew this, then you'll see the wires just move them and unscrew the bulb, and replace with new one.

Was able to complete this job successfully:
It's a little tricky to do without pictures, but I don't have any available right now.

1. Access the trunk
2. Remove the material covering the light. You'll need to remove the black pegs by lifting the centre part. A flathead screw-driver will help. There are 2 to remove -- one directly behind the brake light and another at the top of the trunk.
   
3. Pull back the material to expose the brake light wiring and the metal frame of the car.
4. There are 2 nuts / screws to remove near the entrance of the trunk. Both are about 4 inches apart and hold the tail light's cover in place. Remove both.
5. Using a bit of force, you will be able to pull off the entire tail light from the frame of the car. This is done on the exterior of the car.
6. Rotate the problematic light from it's housing (it should come off with ease) and pull it out of the socket. Brake light and indicator are a 3057K bulb.
   

If memory serves, there are two screws holding this light assy to the rear package deck. They are covered (LH and RH side of this assy). remove the covers and using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screws and lift the assy up and away from the rear glass. you now have access to the bulb and socket.

I don't know this van but many tail light assembly's have a couple of screws you remove then a couple of snap clips. So after you remove the screws you gently pry the assembly off with a slim pry tool.

1. Pop the trunk
2. Remove the two Phillips-head screws holding the cover on
3. Using a slotted screwdriver, pry the cover away from the side of the vehicle (carefully!)
4. Twist the bulb seat away from the cover, a 1/3 turn counterclockwise.
5. Pull the old bulb out; discard according to any local laws
6. Push new bulb in
7. Test both your turn signal functions and brake light functions!!!!!
8. Return bulb assembly to cover; twist 1/3 turn clockwise to reattach it
9. Push tail light assembly clips into the seats on the side of the vehicle
10. Replace the two Phillips-head screws holding the cover on
11. Close the trunk; clean up

Brake lights were easy... open hatch you will see 2 lil circle covers with a notch out of the bottom for removal... i used a flat head to remove these then used a phillips head screw drive to remove the two screws behind the covers... pull out unit and you will see where the bulb goes... pull that out and just put the bulb in. It was sooo very easy... thanks Kim