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Mar 12, 2021 | 06:07 AM

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boxer

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I have a Honda Accord 2002 SE Coupe, 4 cylinder.

I need to replace the brake light in the right rear quarter panel (on the body, not in the trunk lid). I have found several YouTube videos and other resources that show how to do, it appears to be simply a matter of removing the wiring connector, then rotating the bulb holder anti-clockwise to pull out. As an examplle this website gives steps and photos:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/1998+19...placement/7314

I am also attaching the photo from this website ("Standard Honda Tail-light.jpg") that shows what the connector should look like. However, what I have in my car is quite different.

The attached picture ("IMG_7194.jpg") shows what my connectors look like. I am sorry I can't get a better picture (hard to take a picture with one hand while holding back the carpet liner with the other) but I think the connectors can still be seen reasonably clearly. I think the one I need is the white rectangular one, not the 2 round ones, correct?

I have no problem removing the wiring connector, but I just cannot twist the rectangular connector off. If I look closely it appears not to be a twist off at all, rather it slides in against a black plastic wedge under it (you can barely see that black plastic piece in the picture). Of course I do not want to apply too much force for fear of breaking something. I have tried pressing it in before turning and still no use.

So, does the SE version use a different type of connector? Can someone help me understand how to remove it? Can someone also tell me which type of bulb (brake, turn, tail, reversing) goes into each of the 3 connectors? I want to make sure I am removing the correct connector for the brake light.

Thanks in advance!

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