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rbouch8828

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Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« on: November 16, 2016, 18:05:15 »
I am trying to unplug the center connector from my right rear tail light bulb holder. The other two connectors were easy, but the one in the center is not. Is there a locking mechanism? This is in a 1970 280SL.

Many thanks,

Roland
« Last Edit: November 17, 2016, 15:00:46 by rbouch8828 »
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Re: Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2016, 15:11:33 »
Roland,

Probably just corroded.  no lock. try to pry it with a screwdriver GENTLY.

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Re: Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2016, 16:34:21 »
Be careful, I think there is a locking mechanism of sorts. Where you have the arrow pointing on the long side, I think that has to come out just slightly to clear the sides of the second piece.
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Re: Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2016, 17:15:58 »
Thanks, I tried using a screwdriver, but couldn't get it to move.
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Re: Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2016, 11:28:34 »
Hi Roland,
I have attached a few photos of the cover you are battling with. You should be able to see the barbs holding the cover in position.
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Re: Help Unplugging Connect On Tail Light Bulb Holder
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2016, 15:23:55 »
Hi Chris,

Thanks very much. Somehow, I managed to slide the top cover off then pull out the base and after that, slide the top back on.

I don't know if I damaged the "barbs" you pictured in the process, or not. From your photos, I'm not sure where they attach to the plug.
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