answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

if you are talking about the center brake light on the wing of the Beretta, (like the one on an INDY Model, that has four super bright lights inside);

1. Remove the two hex-head screws on the right and left side of the red cover. I believe the number for the hex head is a 4, but you'll have to purchase a set. Don't try to use Allen heads, you'll strip them out and the replacement screws cost about 7 bucks a piece.

2. Before pulling the entire screw out on both sides, push the screws away from each other, and put pressure on the light itself with the screws, and pull the whole mechanism out. Sometimes the light is hard to pull directly out, so pull down and then towards you.

3. Once out, remove the screw on one side to release pressure on the entire (white) body of the tail lamp assembly, and pull the assembly apart on the one side. (If there are two screws, remove both.)

4. One side of the (white) plastic inner assembly comes away first, and the other side is hinged by a piece of plastic.

5. Make sure the gasket that keeps water from entering the assembly does not get ripped or damaged in the process. (Take your time pulling it apart.)

6. Once apart, it's okay to remove the damaged or burned out bulb with your fingers.

(NOTE: DO NOT REPLACE NEW BULBS USING YOUR FINGERS,) but put a new one in by first wearing rubber (food service) gloves, so as to not touch the bulb with your fingers - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - If you touch the bulb with your skin, the oil from your fingers will blow out the bulb when you hit the brakes!!!

7. Repeat in reverse to put assembly back together and remember to assemble the light WITH the gasket. If you have to put RTV gasket sealer in the gap in place of the torn gasket, do so, but make sure it dries before you drive the car. DUST CANNOT get into the assembly, or it could start a fire. The bulbs that are in the brake light get VERY HOT, and must be kept in a sealed area.

Of all the things I did to repair my car, this part was the most rediculous!

Have fun and I hope this helps you.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you change the Center High Mounted stop light?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How do you change the high mounted stop light on a Lexus Is300?

how do you change the high mounted stop light on a lexus Is300?


Chevy Avalanche high mounted tail light out?

change the bulb


What is the light called at the top of truck of Buick rendezvous called?

If the light is on the rear, it's the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp


How many bulbs are in the center high mounted stop light of a 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser?

there is 3 bulbs


What is the light called in middle of rear window when you hit brake it lights up?

Stop light. Third brake light, or center high mounted stop light (CHMSL).


What is the light called in the rear window of a 1988 Chevy caprice classic?

Assumingly you're referring to the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp


How do you change a central high mounted brake light bulb on ford s max?

You will need a new central mounted brake light bulb for your vehicle. Changing it is very easy. You just need to pull the old one out and push the new one in.


How do you change Ford Five Hundred- high mount center brake light?

see owners manual. its easy to do


How do you replace high mounted stop light on 2001 Hyundai elantra?

I am referring to stop light located at back window.


Where does the high center brake light wiring and the brake light wiring split on a 1997 Chevy lumina. the high center brake light works but the brake lights do not?

Check bulbs?


How do you change light bulb in rear high mounted stop light for sante fe?

Hyundai Santa Fe center high mount stop (third 3rd brake light) light bulb lamp replacement procedure: Purchase the correct replacement center high mount stop (third 3rd brake light) bulb(s) first, before disassembling the vehicle. See sources and related links below for replacement bulb information and full light bulb part numbers list. Then consult your owner's manual for the center high mount stop (third 3rd brake light) bulb replacement procedure. As simple as it sounds, the owner's manual is the best place to start for bulb replacement instructions and illustrations. If there are multiple bulbs, you may want to consider replacing all at the same time in order to keep brightness and color equal (optional).


How do you change the third or 'high' tail light bulb on a 2002 Tahoe?

Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. Remove the upper garnish molding at the headliner. Remove the right and left side rear window garnish molding. Lower the rear of the headliner in order to access the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector. Attach a short piece of wire to the high mounted stop lamp connector in order to assist the guiding of the harness through the body. Remove the high mounted stop lamp screws. Remove the high mounted stop lamp from the vehicle.