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Third brake light on convertible

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Don't know why changing a bulb on an '89 convertible can be so hard. The red lens does not come off. It can be moved only slightly with the screws out. This is the method I assume was the solution -- am I missing something? I don't want to force it.

Chiltons manual says to remove the luggage rack to remove the light assembly, but the luggage bar/spoiler is attached to the assembly and won't come off. How could something so common be so frustrating? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
 

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same thing happened to my 3rd brake light. the bulbs in it are too big, and they heated up the brake light itself and actually melted it. i had to pry like mad to get mine out. get smaller bulbs!
 
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jadedinpa:
thanks. I'll work on it tonight. That's an interesting stable of cars you've got.
Mike
 

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Or you could do this with your rack and 3rd brake light
 

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