And be very careful when putting the new taillight back in...it can push the speednut out of place and it will drop behind the rear fascia...possibly gone forever.
C6 Tail Light Fasteners
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C6 Tail Light Fasteners
Does anyone know where I can get the backing nut and clip for the rear tail lights on a C6? The dealer parts attendants can not identify them on the parts list and give up. I had a tail light break and come out of the socket while driving. The fastener is missing. I have the replacement light. So far I have struck out on my internet searches. Thanks.
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Does anyone know where I can get the backing nut and clip for the rear tail lights on a C6? The dealer parts attendants can not identify them on the parts list and give up. I had a tail light break and come out of the socket while driving. The fastener is missing. I have the replacement light. So far I have struck out on my internet searches. Thanks.
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Oops... when I put the tail lamp back into place it pushed the u-nut off and I heard it fall into the cavernous rear bumper area. Reached in but could not feel it. Was going to get another u-nut but knowing that a part was loose inside the bumper would drive me nuts - pun intended. I loosened the 4 screws on that side of the lower cover of the bumper and felt around trying to find the part. No luck. Then I had the idea to slap the loosened cover and voila! The u-nut fell to the floor where I grabbed it and carefully finished my install.
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LOL, I thought I was the only chuck to drop one of those damn nuts. I usually can find them in some far away place...but not today.
The part number for the nut is 11561294
Don't know of any dealer that stock them, I ordered a crap load from Vans in Scottsdale so I'm set for life :-)
The part number for the nut is 11561294
Don't know of any dealer that stock them, I ordered a crap load from Vans in Scottsdale so I'm set for life :-)
Last edited by Beltfedbob; Jun 12, 2018 at 06:45 PM.