How to remove Rear Bulbholder from the Brown Wire Socket?

1. liverlee Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 5

   #1 19th December 2011, 20:12

   Can anyone advise how to remove the Brown Wire Socket () from the Rear Bulbholder unit?
   
   I've just bought a replacement bulbholder because my old one had corroded due to leaking rainwater failing break lights. But I can't get the old one off. I've tried pulling very hard but it seems to be clipped on with some gold retainer around the socket. I'm sure its simple but i've had a look in the Haynes and it doesn't seem to say how to unclip it...
   
   Any suggestions please?
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 19th December 2011, 20:25

   pull the silver thing out.. Or push it in..
3. liverlee Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 5

   #3 19th December 2011, 20:30

   Thanks will try again in the mornin when its light...
   
   The metal bar thing doesn't seem to budge, may need a screwdriver or somethin. Not bothered about snapping the old black bulbholder but don't wanna damage the brown socket...
4. Stefan_Wood Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 Birmingham Posts: 1557 Furio, 306Hdi, Astra 1.9cdti

   #4 19th December 2011, 20:33

   Electircal screwdriver (as its small) between the plastic and metal, pull that out and pull socket apart
5. liverlee Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 5

   #5 19th December 2011, 20:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stefan_Wood Electircal screwdriver (as its small) between the plastic and metal, pull that out and pull socket apart

   Thanks will try that... I don't have an electric screwdrive, but I do have a Mains Tester (very small thin) do u think this will do??
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 19th December 2011, 22:07

   Push down on the metal clip while pulling & bobs your uncle it comes off lol.
7. krisdiamond91 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 barry Posts: 138 saxo east coast renault scenic merc c200 2 mo

   #7 20th December 2011, 00:04

   yeah i just put the orig back lights on my car and had to put replacement clips on mine from scraps. mine were a bit stiff but a good push down with a small screwdriver done it. then wiggled to release
8. liverlee Newbie Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 5

   #8 20th December 2011, 14:53

   Thanks for everyones help. I've just sorted done it now in the daylight.
   
   Here the easiest way I found to remove it incase anyone needs to know in future:
   
   1) Keep the Bulbholder Face up (so the bulbs/sockets face you)
   2) The Brown Connector with Wires should be on the otherside back side
   3) Look inbetween the holes (square) in the bulbholder to identify the 2 Gold Rings which mark the end of the retainer clip
   4) Use a Screwdriver, push end through ONE of the holes and squeeze down
   5) The clip should then release (be care it may spring off on to the floor)
   6) Wiggle the Brown Connector and remove socket with wires intact.
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