Here's a replacement procedure that anyone can do. Replacing a Taillight or Turn-Signal cover by yourself not only saves you a repair bill. It also saves you from the trouble of getting cited for a broken light while on your way to the mechanic.

What You Need

• Replacement tallight or turn-signal cover. This should exactly match your vehicle's make, model, and year. Save even more time and money by shopping online: visit our online catalogs for taillight covers and turn-signal covers to find what you need.
• The owner's manual. Some vehicle manuals contain a section on how to replace the light covers.
• Screwdriver or socket wrench. Take a look at your vehicle and see what you need; screws obviously require screwdrivers, while socket wrenches are for bolts.
• A small container. To keep the screws or bolts in a safe place, ensuring you won't lose them.
  

What You Need to Do

1. Make sure the engine is off and that the key is not in the ignition.
   
2. Remove the screws or bolts that secure the light cover to your vehicle, making use of the screwdriver or socket wrench as needed.
3. Place the removed screws or bolts into the small container for safekeeping.
4. If the cover doesn't come off, try twisting it gently. Some light covers are designed to release this way.
5. Check if the light under the cover is in good condition. Prepare the replacement cover.
6. Install the replacement cover, by reversing how you removed the old one.
7. Re-secure the screws or bolts.
8. Turn on the vehicle's engine, press on the brake, and turn on the turn signal. Ask an observer to check if the lights go on as you go through the motions.
   

If everything goes well, you'll have saved time and money once again! Better yet, replacing a light cover is a perfect opportunity to check if your vehicle lights are in good condition.