Taillight lens stuck

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Bob'sGS350, May 13, 2013.

  1. Bob'sGS350

    Bob'sGS350 Member

    I was trying to change a burnt out backup bulb on my '69 GS350 and can't get the lens off. I'm thinking that the gasket is old and is holding the lens tight. I'm afraid of breaking or cracking the lens if I force it but would like to get it off and remedy the situation. Any suggestions as to how I can safely loosen the lens?
     
    Bob'sGS350, May 13, 2013
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  2. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    Try to soften the gasket with a hair dryer. That should help.
     
    Doo Wop, May 13, 2013
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  3. Racerx88

    Racerx88 Platinum Level Contributor

    I'm not sure how they mount. If they mount like the '70-'72's with screws thru the lens, you can take a small phillips screw driver and stick it in the screw holes to help wiggle the lens around to loosen it up.
     
    Racerx88, May 13, 2013
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  4. Bob'sGS350

    Bob'sGS350 Member

    Thanks I'll try that.

    ---------- Post added at 12:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 PM ----------
    That's how they mount. I'll give it a shot.
     
    Bob'sGS350, May 13, 2013
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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    I have used a piece of coat hanger wire. I bend one end to 90* and cut it at about 1/4" . stick that end into the screw holes and pull gently.
     
    gstewart, May 13, 2013
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