It is not too bad of a job. I took off the backplate and the trunk liner. The plastic retainers come off pretty easy. You need to work the liner around the trunk hinges a little to lower the panel. I was able to reach in there and release the plastic clips without removing the panel totaly. Thats the only access you will need and the lamp housing pops out at the removed rear trimpiece. Jim

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1997 E300D Wife's daily driver
1985 300SD my daily driver
1999 Expedition family road trip and material hauler