Originally Posted by Daniel454
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I have the roadster, not sure if you have the same or the coupe but if you have the coupe take note it may not be the same. For me, i had one twist off tab near the top of the trunk opening, one on each side, and two locking (push pull) plastic buttons on each side. The two plastic buttons require you to pull out the center button, 4 total in the trunk area, 2 on either sider of the hard plastic center section.
Long ago I purchased a puller designed specifically for those type of plastic tabs. I have seen the pullers at various auto part and tool stores or you can get them online. Like I said, got mine long ago so I cant even remember the proper name to search for, SORRY. A set of needle nose pliers work well to pull the center button up as well thought its harder not to scratch them that way.
Once you get the three plastic buttons (one twist and two locking) out, just pull back the carpet. You can then either use a wrench on the three nuts and pull the entire taillight out or you can reach in and twist out the bulbs with it still installed.
I have not had any issue with the built in resistor units but I only installed those in the blinekrs which do not stay on for long at all. All of the ones that STAY lit are non resistor models since I disabled the light out indicator.
If, as you say, you have a roadster, then none of that is necessary.
All you need to do is cycle the top to where the tonneau cover is upright, top is up and rear window part is also in up position. You can then just reach in and access all the rear bulbs .......
( but be quick - the hydraulic pressure is released after 10 minutes, I think, and the tonneau cover will start to descend ..... )