I have a very early Mk1 (0033). There are no external screws from lens side,
only screws secured by wing nuts at top and bottom of rear lamp assembly,
inside.
Hoping I do not have to remove entire lamp to change bulb.
Thx,
Jim
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Gary Winblad <garywinblad@comcast.net> wrote:
> Jim,
> Good work not forcing anything!
> Early cars had inside removable sockets.
> Later cars (or later lights) have external screws to remove
> the plastic lenses to access the bulbs.
> Welcome to Tigers!
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Lindner <jliny5@cox.net>
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:46:56 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am afraid this one is going to show exactly how new I am to Tiger
> ownership...
>
> Yesterday I noticed my passenger side brake light was out. Driver's side is
> working, so I figured it was a bulb. I have extras on hand...simple enough
to
> change...not so fast.
>
> Workshop manual says get tp bulb holder from back through trunk. I reached
in
> and removed the female connector from the back of the bulb holder but I can
> not seem to get the bulb holder out to get at the bulb. It does not seem to
> budge either by unscrewing or pulling. Since I have limited knowledge I was
> reluctant to apply too much pressure.
>
> I know this is pretty basic stuff...but any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Jim
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