2006 Hyundai Sonata Center 3rd Brake Light replacement and brake fluid PSA

Quick video showing how I quickly replaced my center mount brake light bulb and a PSA on brake fluid. I did use a screw driver to pry it off, doing so brakes some plastic tabs. Here is the LED I used, don't buy a cheap one on eBay either it wont be as good as one from VLEDS: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Brake-Light-LED/Red-LED/1-EA-V-LEDS-RED-14...

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• 2006
• Hyundai
• Sonata
• 2.4
• 3.3
• V6
• GLS
• brake
• light
• fluid
• DIY
• repair
• fix

[rodneydebaris]

No need to drill a hole to change the light. I just changed mine by lifting up the light cover with a screwdriver then replaced the bulb. How are you going to change the bulb the next time it burns out? You used Liquid Nails that could be a big problem the next time you have to change it again.

[studpuppy69]

@rodneydebaris I had used Liquid Nails when I used a cheap LED but wasn't satisfied with it because it was to dim. All I did was twist the base from the housing and it came loose. Maybe Liquid Nails does not bond well to plastic, but bonds good enough to hold strong. It's an LED so it shouldn't burn out hopefully for the life of the car.

[markazali]

so you did not go through the trunk at all?

[studpuppy69]

@markazali Nope. I used a flat head screw driver, pried it up from inside breaking the clips. Got the bulb out and had to snap the plastic tabs off to get it in, then had to drill a small hole to get it in and use liquid nails to hold it in place. Done deal.

[bigpeeda]

Please don't butcher your rear deck.

Locate the two golden colored philips screws under the light from the truck.

One of the screw access holes is covered with foam insulation, pock it back with your finger. Push the brake light housing up to release it . From the truck dismount the plastic socket that holds the bulb. Remove bulb from truck side. Remove housing from back seat. Bulbs are $2. Reduce the socket length to where the wires enter. Once shortened you can reassemble from back set.

[stargazer9578]

i just did mine 11/28/11 .did not drill out,took out the bottom screws,which i did not replace,snapped out the housing,difficult with the bulb holder,which i sawed offf the bottom of the bulb holder,and the housing snapped back in again did not replace the bottom screws again,if i have have to replace the bulb again ,its easier, the local Hyundai dealership wanted $84 to replace the warranty,as bulbs come in a two pack ,it will be easy to replace next time

[westdundeetom]

Ugh! Do not listen to this guy, do it the rite way!

[macmac1]

I have a 2006 Sonota GLS with 52,000 miles on it. I have repalce both brake lights left one twice and now the High Mounted Rear Stop Light is out. I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with 113500 miles and have replace one light bulb. The High Mounted Rear Stop Light. Took me five min. I am buying another Honda Accord next month. Not another Hyundai. The drivers sun visor on the 06 Sonota has been replace once and is broke again. The Hyundia and Honda are not even in the same class.

[ahlishere]

There is a better solution at Hyundai-Forum

[vachooverkenmore]

Thanks for this video, As I had to pay Hyundai 2x to replace the bulb and bring it back a 3rd time because the bulb came loose...I'm going to try this and see if I can do this myself...Thanks again.