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Mar 18, 2013 | 11:51 AM

bearhugger

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From: Shepherd Tx

third tail light

OK guys i need a little help here,I removed both screws an still cant get it out,dont want to breake it,it is loose but still hanging on something,is there a secret to getting this thing out.
Thanks Jim

Mar 18, 2013 | 12:31 PM

Talyn

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the seal is probably stuck to the cab.

Mar 18, 2013 | 01:11 PM

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I can pry it out with a screw driver and slide it back and forth from side to side,seem like it may be hanging on some kind of a tab.
Thanks Jim

Mar 18, 2013 | 03:40 PM

Usaman

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From: Western Ma

No tab, just pop it off and use some sealant when putting it back on, thy leak somethin' awful.

Mar 18, 2013 | 04:15 PM

Talyn

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I'd check mine, but i damn near got a blizzard outside.

Mar 18, 2013 | 05:18 PM

fordpride

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From: Livoina,La

The only thing holding it is the two screws. The only thing I can think of is you have no slack in the wires.

Mar 18, 2013 | 06:15 PM

427 fordman

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What bulb is in that 3rd brake light anyway? I'd like to have a spare.

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Mar 18, 2013 | 06:59 PM

bearhugger

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From: Shepherd Tx

Thanks guys,i think mike hit it on the head,think the center wire is to short so i just put it back together.i will get a new one on e bay,mine doesnt look too good anyway,then i will get it off one way or the other.
Thanks Jim

Mar 19, 2013 | 08:39 AM

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mjunk1

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Mine had this cover on it when I bought it. I like it but I have heard you can get in there and replace it with an LED bulb so it stays cooler. Then if your door is open a while it doesn't melt anything.