[Tigers] Rear Bulb Replacement

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Jim:

My car is a Mk1A and, therefore, has the lenses that unscrew from the outside.  However, over the years I have owned several Mk1's like yours and, if memory serves me correctly, I do believe that the bulb sockets just pull out of the housing with no twisting required.  They have little "tangs" on them that hold them tightly in place inside the taillight housing; they're tight in the housing since that is how the bulb socket is grounded.  If they haven't been out in a while, they might feel a bit stubborn, but some gentle persuasion from you will get them out without having to remove the wiring or the taillight housing.

Best of luck,
Andy Walker
Edmond, OK
B382001600LRXFE
TAC #740

---- James Lindner <jliny5 at cox.net> wrote: 
> 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 at 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 at cox.net>
> > To: tigers at 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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