Wife's 2002 RX-300 needs a brake/tail light bulb replaced. Manual is of no help, it states "take vehicle to a Lexus dealer". I have not robbed a bank recently, so that isn't going to happen.
I assume access to the tail light assembly is from the cargo area, but it isn't obvious, as there is no access panel. It appears as if major disassembly is required. Anyone have any tips/clues/hints to replace the bulb?

~howmanyelectricalengineersdoesittaketochangealigh tbulbRob

 

according to wikianswers.com

"To replace the bulb. With the tailgate in the open position. Access the light assembly by firmly pulling the upper trim piece straight down. The trim piece covers the light assembly a is held in place by six clips. If a clip or two falls out on removal replace it/them as needed in the trim piece for later re-installation.

You will see the light assembly clips at the bottom gently press in on the
clips and pull the light assembly out. you now have access to the light socket. remove the socket, replace the bulb, test brake light, re-install socket, re-install the light assembly. make sure wires do not block anchor points for the upper trim piece. Check position and alignment of the six trim piece clips and anchor points. Snap trim piece into place.

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Thanks Zeus. I saw that, but unfortunately, that is for the lights on the tail gate door. The one that is out is in the fender.

~Rob