License plate installation

Remove the wheels if possible.
Remove the two clips from each side (by pulling up the center).
Move the fender liner away to access and remove the 7 mm bolt that is near the corner.
Unscrew the four cargo anchors from the floor of the trunk.
Move the trim panel and remove the 4 10mm bolts.

To get to the license plate lights assembly, you can follow these steps:

Open the rear compartment lid and locate the license plate light assembly inside the trunk lid.
Above the license plate, locate four Philips head screws holding the license plate light assembly inside the trunk lid.
Remove the screws (caution: in winter, plastic is extremely fragile and can break easily).
Once the screws are off, your license light assembly is loose inside the trunk lid.

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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.

License Plate Lamp Removal and Installation

1. If necessary, remove the license plate.

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the luggage compartment lid trim panel.

1. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector.

1. Remove the lamp socket from the license plate lamp.

1. Using a suitable tool, through the access hole, release the clips and remove the license plate lamp.

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Check this procedure from Repair manual...


LICENSE PLATE LAMP - REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws and license plate lamp visor from liftgate (Fig. 10).
(2) Remove bulb from lamp socket.

INSTALLATION
(1) Install a bulb in lamp socket.
(2) Position license plate lamp visor on liftgate and install screws (Fig 10).





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You will have to install an after market license plate holder, as Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder does not have a front plate holder. Where you install it on your bumper is up to you , but remember to follow your local laws in regards to placement and the proper amount of screws holding the plate.

License Plate Lamp Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the luggage compartment lock cylinder.
2. Remove the luggage compartment door garnish molding.
3. Release the retainers and remove the license plate lamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the harness electrical connector.

To Install:

1. Connect the harness electrical connector.
2. Engage the retainers and install the license plate lamp assembly.
3. Install the luggage compartment door garnish molding.
4. Install the luggage compartment lock cylinder.

use a long screwdriver, approx 8in and skinny. Under the handle you will see the broken part on the right side. remove that part and insert screwdriver striaght up as possible, then point down to push lever inside door. REMEMBER to unlock doors first, after inside panels removed and license plate, you can remove the license plate box and replace handle

LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL

1. Remove screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper
2. Remove lamp from bumper.
3. Remove bulb socket from lamp.
4. Pull bulb from socket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install bulb into socket.
2. Install bulb socket into lamp.
3. Place lamp in position.
4. Install screws attaching license plate lamp to rear bumper.

License Plate Lights Removal & Installation 1997 – 2000 To Remove:

License/backup Lamp Assembly

1. Remove the rear compartment lid trim. (if necessary)
2. Disconnect the license/backup assembly connector from the body harness.
3. While removing the license/backup lamp assembly from the rear compartment lid, disconnect the harness grommet from the rear compartment lid.
4. Remove the license lamp housing from the license/backup lamp assembly.
5. Remove the license lamp bulb from the housing and socket.

To Install:

1. Install the license lamp bulb into the socket and housing.
2. Install the license lamp housing onto the license/backup lamp assembly
   • Torque the fastener to 18 in-lb (2 Nm).
3. While holding the license/backup lamp assembly, install the harness grommet to the rear compartment lid.
4. Install the license/backup lamp assembly
   • Torque the fasteners to 53 in-lb (6 Nm).
5. Connect the license/backup assembly connector to the body harness.
6. Install the rear compartment lid trim. (if necessary)

License Plate Lights Removal & Installation License plate lamp retainer clips

To Remove:
Remove or disconnect the following:

1. License plate
2. Pin-type retainers and the luggage compartment lid trim panel
3. License plate lamp electrical connector
4. Lamp socket from the license plate lamp
5. Using a suitable tool, through the access hole, release the clips and remove the license plate lamp

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
2. License plate lamp
3. Lamp socket to the license plate lamp
4. Electrical connector
5. Luggage compartment lid trim panel
6. License plate