"G. Perwin" <nospam@please.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> I have a 97 Civic Hatchback.
>
> The 3rd tail light (on the spoiler) is dead and
> I need to figure out how to change the bulb.
> According to the service manual, there are 2
> screws holding the lens on, but I can't figure out
> how to get to them. There are two holes on
> either side of the red lens but these don't
> seem to have screws in them.
>
> Can anyone give me a pointer?
>
>

I just did this in a 2000 HB (same chasis) and there are 2 screws where the
manual states but they're recessed pretty far. I was scared of having them
fall into oblivion so use a magnetic screwdriver and be careful.