#1: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: StevieB, Location: HeathrowPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:40 am ---- Continuing to fettle our 2002 206 after recent purchase.
Noticed that several lights have failed in the high level brake light but I cant get at the bulbs.
There are two bolts that go through to the inner side of the tailgate but after removing the nuts I still cant budge the light unit. It might be that the seal has stuck to the paintwork. I don want to force it off so could someone say if thats normal and whats the trick to get it off?
Thanks
#2: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:43 am ---- Just give them a little tap. If the two nuts are off it will come.
#3: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: Matt, Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:57 am ---- Doesn't it have a plastic clip either side of the unit?
Like where you need to push them both in to be able to pull out?
#4: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:04 am ---- Screws the nuts back on slightly to protect the threads then a few gentle taps on each nut with a small hammer will free it.
Its the rubber on the back of the brake light stuck to the inside of the tailgate that is stopping it being removed easily
#5: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: Ash, Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:12 am ---- Just don't do what someone else did and try and unscrew the small screw on the front of it
#6: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: StevieB, Location: HeathrowPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:59 am ---- Ok, thanks.
Sounds right so I'll give it a tap with the nuts on the end of the threads.
Cheers!
#7: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: StevieB, Location: HeathrowPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:00 am ----
Ash wrote:
Just don't do what someone else did and try and unscrew the small screw on the front of it
Oh yes, I see thats the water jet!, was tempted to try that but suddenly realised what it was....
#8: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: Dabamash, Location: The car in frontPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:00 am ---- Mine was a nightmare to get off. Just requires a bit of brute force and swearing
#9: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:04 am ---- When all else fails use a Birmingham screwdriver
#10: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: Ben.M, Location: SuffolkPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:36 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
When all else fails use a Birmingham screwdriver
#11: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: StevieB, Location: HeathrowPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:13 pm ---- Well...have now tried lots of swearing and using a hammer on the bolts which was awkward as there isnt much room to get a swing at the bolt heads.
I tried using a metal bar and striking it with the hammer while one end was on the bolts but this light is not letting go. Probably needs the tailgate removed to get a good swing at them.
I might figure out a way of exerting pressure evenly on the two bolts perhaps with a bar and bolt "jack" gadget.
Otherwise It might be best for me to get a replacement light ready and probably destoy the original while getting it off.
Have seen lots of LED versions on EBay, are these a direct swap?
#12: Re: Removal of High Level Brake light Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:17 pm ----
StevieB wrote:
Have seen lots of LED versions on EBay, are these a direct swap?
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If the two nuts are off it will come. 
