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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ePrius, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. ePrius

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    Hey all,
    Has anyone had any trouble removing the license plate lights?

    I read the owners manual and follow the instructions on how to take it out and after continuous effort the thing won't budge.
     
    #1 ePrius, Dec 17, 2009
  2. HI MPG

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    No issues with it. It should come out fairly easily with a firm pull. If that doesn't work, you might have to use a flat head screwdriver to slightly separate the unit from the tabs holding it in place.
     
    #2 HI MPG, Dec 17, 2009
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    No problems here. First week I had the car I replaced all exterior bulbs, and had no issue with any of them, following owners manual instructions.
     
    #3 stream, Dec 17, 2009
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    Lots of problems with the earlier cars. Nice to hear that the new ones are done better!
     
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    Well the difference is that our problem is the getting the actual plastic piece off followed by getting the socket base out.

    The Gen 3 problem is getitng the bulbs out of the socket (at least that was the problem in my case).

    I'm assuming you can't take the bulb out of the socket?

    I had one easy bulb and one stuck bulb. I use electrician tape and a pair of pliers to gently pull the bulb out.


    if you're talking about twisting the socket out of the car itself, umm... try some WD-40 or jigga-loo and see if that helps.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Dec 18, 2009
  6. ePrius

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    I'm having trouble turning it. The manual says "turn counter clockwise and pull." Tried it (several times) and won't budge.
     
    #6 ePrius, Dec 18, 2009
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    I had same problem you are having. Used a pair of locking pliers with cloth and turned gently. They appeared to be stuck. After I put them back, it was possible to remove them by hand as per owners manual. NOTE GENTLY!
     
    #7 jmb2010, Dec 18, 2009
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