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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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I need to pull the high brake or third brake light. The shop manual says unplug and unscrew the two screws. Easy enough.

But wait, there's more. For the life of me, I cannot tell what type of fastner is there. Not a Torx screw. Can't determine groves for phillips or whatever. Appears to be smooth. Even tough to figure if it is a socket type. WTF.

Anybody know what it is and how to remove? Thanks ahead of time.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Small metric hex head screw that goes UP into the bottom of the "center mounted" brake light. Not sure of the size but I have had mine out a few times.

Thanks! I'm guessing a 6mm since my smallest 8mm was too big. Oh well, off to Lowe's for a small set of those puppies.

I need to inspect the coupling. I was installing the flasher unit from WCC. It went in, with some pressure, but the brake lot doesn't work. Need to check to see if the prongs were bent or whatever. Otherwise, got a bad unit sent to me.

Onward. Again, thanks!
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Bent pins was one of the reasons I had to remove mine when installing that flashing unit.

My metric socket set goes all the way to 4mm.
Plug N Play my ***.

Then again, if I wasn't so ham handed..................
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