help -how do i remove wire from side marker housing

usually you can push in and twist ,doesnt work ,there are 2 screws on the front marker side i removed them it didnt help

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ok - you want to paint THAT piece- the light housing itself!?? so you want this (inside the circle) off lighthousing.jpg
- it is "swedged" on and is not meant to be removed - best you can do is tape over it