tail light bulb replacement???
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Houston Texas
tail light bulb replacement???
How do you replace these bulbs?
The repair manual says to go from underneath, reaching around the muffler's tail pipe. (can't make my arm bend like a snake to reach the bulb)
A mechanic told me to remove the rear tire and splash guard, then he said you could get to the bulb. (still can't reach the bulb)
Finally removed the license plate. I was able to reach the bulb (barely).
I'm sure that there's a simple solution, but I don't have a clue.
Any ideas?
The repair manual says to go from underneath, reaching around the muffler's tail pipe. (can't make my arm bend like a snake to reach the bulb)
A mechanic told me to remove the rear tire and splash guard, then he said you could get to the bulb. (still can't reach the bulb)
Finally removed the license plate. I was able to reach the bulb (barely).
I'm sure that there's a simple solution, but I don't have a clue.
Any ideas?
Last edited by 1slyder1; Sep 18, 2004 at 02:46 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: NC
Originally Posted by 1slyder1
How do you replace these bulbs?
The repair manual says to go from underneath, reaching around the muffler's tail pipe. (can't make my arm bend like a snake to reach the bulb)
A mechanic told me to remove the rear tire and splash guard, then he said you could get to the bulb. (still can't reach the bulb)
Finally removed the license plate. I was able to reach the bulb (barely).
I'm sure that there's a simple solution, but I don't have a clue.
Any ideas?
The repair manual says to go from underneath, reaching around the muffler's tail pipe. (can't make my arm bend like a snake to reach the bulb)
A mechanic told me to remove the rear tire and splash guard, then he said you could get to the bulb. (still can't reach the bulb)
Finally removed the license plate. I was able to reach the bulb (barely).
I'm sure that there's a simple solution, but I don't have a clue.
Any ideas?
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by nextphasemarko
Are you serious? Not trying to flame you, but each of the 4 tail lights have 2 screws (hex or philips head) at 3 and 9 o'clock....that can't be what you mean....is it?
Ur kidding right?Not on my C-4 they don`t
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Once you reach the bulbs,the socket has a tab that needs to be depressed and then twist the socket.This is the easy part.To get to the outside bulbs go between the muffler and bumper.On the inboard bulbs go through the plate.Its not easy as youve found.Your better off finding someone with small arms.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 305
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From: Houston Texas
no lens screws
Forgot to mention that it is a 1985.
evitagenone, kenv & z51jeff -
you hit it on the head. thanks. the round lens' bulbs are a PITA to change out. Unfortunately, I didn't think to use LEDs. I know I'll regret it next time.
Thanks for all of y'alls help.
evitagenone, kenv & z51jeff -
you hit it on the head. thanks. the round lens' bulbs are a PITA to change out. Unfortunately, I didn't think to use LEDs. I know I'll regret it next time.
Thanks for all of y'alls help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lufkin Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by nextphasemarko
Are you serious? Not trying to flame you, but each of the 4 tail lights have 2 screws (hex or philips head) at 3 and 9 o'clock....that can't be what you mean....is it?
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