I'm in desperate need of help with taking off clearance lights
11-18-2002, 09:36 PM
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I'm in desperate need of help with taking off clearance lights
Sup peoples - I'm 'bout to rip out these clearance lights 
!!! There's this 1 piece that I can't seem to pull out (the "ball and socket" thing)...I removed the 1 screw, then I pulled the plastic tab out. I flooded the "ball and socket" with WD-40, but it just doesn't want to come out. It seems like there's something on the bottom of the clearance assembly holding it in. I'd hella appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.
Will
!!! There's this 1 piece that I can't seem to pull out (the "ball and socket" thing)...I removed the 1 screw, then I pulled the plastic tab out. I flooded the "ball and socket" with WD-40, but it just doesn't want to come out. It seems like there's something on the bottom of the clearance assembly holding it in. I'd hella appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.Will
11-18-2002, 09:48 PM
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Re: I'm in desperate need of help with taking off clearance lights
Originally posted by Mr99Maxima
Sup peoples - I'm 'bout to rip out these clearance lights !!! There's this 1 piece that I can't seem to pull out (the "ball and socket" thing)...I removed the 1 screw, then I pulled the plastic tab out. I flooded the "ball and socket" with WD-40, but it just doesn't want to come out. It seems like there's something on the bottom of the clearance assembly holding it in. I'd hella appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.
Will
Sup peoples - I'm 'bout to rip out these clearance lights
!!! There's this 1 piece that I can't seem to pull out (the "ball and socket" thing)...I removed the 1 screw, then I pulled the plastic tab out. I flooded the "ball and socket" with WD-40, but it just doesn't want to come out. It seems like there's something on the bottom of the clearance assembly holding it in. I'd hella appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.Will
11-18-2002, 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by kj043
yea mine didnt come out too easy either. use a flathead screwdriver and a thin towel and wedge it in between. be gentle and keep at it.. and it should come out eventually.
yea mine didnt come out too easy either. use a flathead screwdriver and a thin towel and wedge it in between. be gentle and keep at it.. and it should come out eventually.
11-19-2002, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by munji
use a long flat head on between the ball and socket........the best way, don't pry on your lamps, even with a towel they may chip......
use a long flat head on between the ball and socket........the best way, don't pry on your lamps, even with a towel they may chip......
!!! Now that I understand how they come out, it should be much easier the next time. The bright polargs look excellent! Now, I think I should get some headlights to match....p.s.: i really liked the "manual" reference - i think that was the most helpful
...lol!
11-19-2002, 12:47 PM
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I don't understand why you guys pull the lights off the car to change the bulbs. Just reach under the assembly, follow the wires if that helps you, it's tight I give you that. When you feel the tabs on the bulb socket, turn it counter clockwise and it comes right out.
Take about 5 minutes to change both sides once you get the feel for it.
Take about 5 minutes to change both sides once you get the feel for it.
11-20-2002, 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by Mr99Maxima
p.s.: i really liked the "manual" reference - i think that was the most helpful ...lol!
p.s.: i really liked the "manual" reference - i think that was the most helpful
...lol!
In the manual there are instructions with pictures. Before I knew this forum existed, I used it to get my corner lights out and found it to be very helpful. I was only trying to help you and you shouldn't have taken my response as sarcastic. I'll remember to ignore any of your questions in the future.
11-20-2002, 07:50 AM
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Re: Re: I'm in desperate need of help with taking off clearance lights
Originally posted by Max-2-GTR
Simply use a long flat head screw, put it between the lil' metal thing and the black thing and twist it, it will pop out by itself. I just did that mod yesterday and it wasn't that hard.
Simply use a long flat head screw, put it between the lil' metal thing and the black thing and twist it, it will pop out by itself. I just did that mod yesterday and it wasn't that hard.
I was about to seriously damage something before I got mine off.. they were stuck in there for good.. I was ripping my hands apart for 20 minutes then I got enough sense to pry the actual ball socket out with a flathead screw driver..
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