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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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I have found a replacement window for my Corvette, to replace the ugly fiberglass thing that is there now. I would like to know what kind of tool is used to remove the black round holdowns that connect the glass to the rest of the assembly that makes up the third brakelight, and hinge and all. Also where can I get one, as I want to swap mine over myself
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Back when I had my '85, one of those "screws" came loose and I just tighted it up w/ a screw driver.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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I may be wrong but I believe that it takes a large torx bit
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I know it is not a torx but it is something similar to a spanner wrench. Tonight I will try to take some pictures of it, and post on here so maybe someone can tell me how to take these off and make the swap.
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Well I got the black things off, and the torx back there takes off the third brake light itself. Now all I need to do is find out how to take that adhesive off the glass. That sucker is really bonded to the flat piece
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I used a pair of needle nose pliers, open them up, put a point in each hole and unscrew it. Easy...WW
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Originally Posted by tachout
Now all I need to do is find out how to take that adhesive off the glass. That sucker is really bonded to the flat piece
I don't know that it is supposed to come off.My replacement glass came with the mounting plate already bonded on.

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I used a pair of needle nose pliers, open them up, put a point in each hole and unscrew it. Easy...WW
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