Do You Need to Remove the Bumper to Replace the Taillight?
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Replacing a car's taillight does not require removing the bumper. Notes on replacing taillights: If a faulty bulb is found not lighting up, most vehicle models allow the bulb socket to be removed from the combination taillight by rotating it (counterclockwise) a certain angle. Then, place a clean item like a cloth on the bulb's glass body, press down slightly and hold, rotate it counterclockwise (some may require clockwise) a certain angle, and pull the bulb out. Installation should follow the reverse order, but ensure the bulb's voltage, wattage, and other parameters match the original vehicle specifications. Additionally, brake lights and position lights usually have double filaments; do not mistakenly install single-filament bulbs in their place. Especially for double-filament bulbs, they must be installed strictly according to the different heights or angles of the pins; otherwise, following vehicles may not be able to discern braking from the brake light (especially at night). Function of the bumper: The car bumper is a safety device designed to absorb and mitigate external impacts, protecting the front and rear of the vehicle body. Plastic bumpers consist of three parts: the outer panel, cushioning material, and crossbeam. The outer panel and cushioning material are made of plastic, while the crossbeam is formed from cold-rolled sheet metal about 1.5 mm thick, pressed into a U-shaped channel. The outer panel and cushioning material are attached to the crossbeam, which is then screwed to the vehicle frame's longitudinal beams, allowing for easy removal when necessary.
