How to change your tail light

Having a burnt out tail light (especially the 3rd one up top) is a serious safety hazard to others on the road. Be courteous to other drivers and maintain and use all of your lights and indicators. Also be sure to inform someone when you see their light is burnt out. I've done this to people on the road even, and they're always appreciative. I mean, you can't easily check your brake lights.

Step 1
Locate the appropriate bulb for your car. Is it the brake light (the one when you hit the brakes) or the tail light (the one when the headlights are on).

Step 2
Locate the bulb. Mine is easily accessed via this panel.

Step 3
Grab the back of the socket and twist it counterclockwise to remove it.

Step 4
Remove this particular style of bulb by pushing it into the socket and twisting it. You can see that notch that the bulb locks into. Be sure to use as many fingers to apply pressure so as to reduce the chance of breaking the bulb.

Step 5
Replace the bulb with a new one. BE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE GLASS! I used a paper towel to do so.

Step 6
Reinsert the socket and then whatever covers were in place. DONE!