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Jan 27, 2011 | 01:30 PM

WI84

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Tail light replacement

Anybody know how to change the taillight bulbs in an '84? I looked in the owners manual and it said to reach the inboard through the opening behind the license plate and the outboard from underneath. I can't reach more thn a few inches going in through this way. Just wondering if there was a trick to it. Thanx.

Jan 27, 2011 | 01:44 PM

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Hire a small child! Use 3 bottles of vaseline and coat your arms. Hit your brakes hard and get rear ended, then insurance will replace them. Seriously!

I'm not built like Popeye but I considered all of the above!

Jan 27, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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LOL!!!!!! I know what you mean! I figured I needed an arm about an inch in diameter, 4 feet long with at least 4 elbows. i may have to take it into the shop and let them try it. Thanx

Jan 27, 2011 | 06:03 PM

Sandpiper59

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I thought someone would drop in by now with a tip that is much easier, guess there isn't one!

Jan 27, 2011 | 06:56 PM

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Remove the entire inboard lens fixture and reach in through that opening to get to the outboard light.

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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Sky Vette,
How do I remove the inboard one. I'm ready to try anything at this point. Thanx for the help.

Jan 27, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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If you would use the search feature you would find a step by step with pics I posted not more than 2 weeks ago.

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:02 AM

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Hey Midnight 85,
Thanks! I found your posting and I'm going to give it a try today. Thanx again for the help.

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Jan 28, 2011 | 12:04 PM

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Hey Midnight 85,
Thanks! I found your posting and I'm going to give it a try today. Thanx again for the help.

You're very welcome. Don't forget, the search can be a valuable tool.

Jan 28, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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For those not steeped in C4 design history- The heater core placement, oil pressure sending unit and the tail light arrangement were designed by the same man.

Jan 28, 2011 | 12:45 PM

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For those not steeped in C4 design history- The heater core placement, oil pressure sending unit and the tail light arrangement were designed by the same man.

Jan 28, 2011 | 01:52 PM

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remove the rear license plate. reach in and remove the bulb. Now to get to the outer ones, remove the inner lights plastic lenses. 2 10 mm bolts. remove the lenses and use the openings to remove the outers.

Jan 28, 2011 | 05:43 PM

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For those not steeped in C4 design history- The heater core placement, oil pressure sending unit and the tail light arrangement were designed by the same man.

FIND HIM! IF HE'S DEAD, FIND HIS CHILDREN! SOMEONE'S GOTTA' PAY!!

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