Changing 2nd gen license bulb

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2014 Mazda 5 GT
Hey all,

I'm in the process of replacing some of the bulbs in my 2nd gen to LED's. Was successful with all the interior bulbs but having trouble accessing the license plate bulbs. Anyone have any tips on getting the plastic cover off? TIA
 
Pry with a bar or take the back door panel off and get to it from the back.
It is a bit of a **** to get the cover off from the outside. I was too afraid of damaging it and just did it from the inside, it was easier for me.
But the official instruction say to just pry the glass off at the side.
 
Yeah just remove or detach part of the hatch plastic cover. I just did mine yesterday and I didn't want to damage the painted surface by prying on the stupidly designed lenses. So I just detached the bottom part of the hatch cover and went at it from there. Much easier to do.
 
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