Rear signal bulb replacement

[Anup]

Hi all:

I wanted to replace the rear signal bulb on my 89 Ford Escort. I did see two screws for the light house cover. I unscrewed them, but I'm still having tough time to remove the cover. One side where the screws were is removable but the other side is not. I didn't want to use too much force on it for fear that might break. I also saw there were two plastic legs sticking out roughly in the inside area of the other side of the light cover in my trunk.

I don't know what to to with it. Just use a hammer to hammer them out? I hope you understand my question. Sorry, this is the first time I work on my car. For big problems, I normally take my car to garage.

Also someone told me that the Mercury Tracer 1997 models have the same tail light mechanics.

Regards,
Anup

[csgallup]

remove the two screws. grasp assembly with both hands and pull straight out away from the side of the car.