thejum57 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I unscrewed the 2 screws in the lens, but it won't come out. Do I need to unscrew the 2 on the side when you open the tailgate??? Tose don't want to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Yup, those 2 need to be removed or drilled out or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 X2 once you do get them out, I suggest replacing the OEM screws with stainless steel ones.... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejum57 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Anyone have pics of the "socket" when the lens is removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejum57 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I removed the other lens, it came right out. The one I need off though, the 2 screws inside of the tailgate are like welded in... I sprayed a ton of penetrating oil, tapped them with a hammer, pushed as hard as I could and they won't budge. So I started drilling them, well I gave up for tonight, these rusty screws must be made of Titainiam. Yes I have good sharp drill bits too!!! Drill some more tomorrow. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I removed the other lens, it came right out. The one I need off though, the 2 screws inside of the tailgate are like welded in... I sprayed a ton of penetrating oil, tapped them with a hammer, pushed as hard as I could and they won't budge. So I started drilling them, well I gave up for tonight, these rusty screws must be made of Titainiam. Yes I have good sharp drill bits too!!! Drill some more tomorrow. :cheers: Don't "tap" them too hard or you will break the plastic tabs that the screw anchor spring nut is mounted on. Don't ask how I know. :headpop: The spring nut should be replaced as well as the screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 And if you have a zip wheel, or a small grinder, your better off cutting/grinding off the heads of the screws and just pulling the light right out, and finish taking the screws off with some vicegrips from the spring nuts. If you slip with the grinder.......a little paint touch up inside the tailgate wouldn't be noticed. Those screws are harden, that why your having problems drilling them out. And follow what MJeff mentioned.......install new stainless screws :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 You need GRABIT. Just $19.95 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 You need GRABIT. Just $19.95 :D That or a reverse drill bit.. If it it won't come out by the bit grabbing it, then it'll jjust drill the head off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenotenick Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Mine we're stuck, so I picked up one of these impact bits and it removed them, thankfully. Not saying this will work all time, but luckily it worked for me. Made a heck of a noise. Bosch 50xlife 3.5 inch T15 Torx Power Bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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