How do you remove tail light socket to get to bulb?

[Zachary Hall]

I have a bulb out on the driver's side taillight on my 1974 Plymouth Duster. I have tried to unscrew the socket to get to the bulb and replace it, but I can't budge it. Is there a trick to removing one without damaging anything? I am sure this is a dumb question but this is my first classic car.

Thanks

 

[eekvonzipper]

Just wiggle it back and forth while pulling it out. It'll come, it's just Spring Pressure from the Internal Fingers in there.

 

[eekvonzipper]

You'll have to put it back in in the Same position.
See the Space between the fingers?
It only goes back in One way.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Also, clean any dirt and rust off the fingers on the socket and around from the hole where it installs. These areas need to be bare metal to conduct ground properly.

 

[doug 371]

Take the lese off and do it from that side if need be

 

[Zachary Hall]

Thanks for the help guys.