PlainBill <PlainBill47@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:l60at2970ij1c3phj59u8g1m0gbqrj1tq0@4ax.com:

> One of the rear brake lights in my wife's '02 Odyssey isn't working.
> The owners manual seems to be quite clear on how to remove the tail
> light assembly and replace the bulb. (Use a flat screwdriver to open
> the covers, remove the screws, and slide the assembly back from the
> body).
>
> The covers lift easily, the screws come out, and the tail light
> assembly moves freely in most directions - except back. The manual is
> not clear on the front mount point. It looks like it is a stud
> possibly into a rubber grommet.



Yep. Exactly that.



> I DON'T want to break anything doing
> this, so I've been cautious in applying force. Does anyone have any
> ideas on this?
>


Pull straight back, wiggling, in the direction of the arrow. It helps if
your fingers aren't too dry and slippery. It takes a bit to make the stud
let go of the grommet. Careful now! You don't want to strip the wires when
it does let go!

When replacing the lamp, put a dab of Sil-Glyde or other silicone grease on
the stud before popping it back in place. This will aid in future removal.


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