removal of 56 taillight without removing bumper

Posted by Randy Berger On 2016/6/27 14:16:34

As my 56 400 is going in for a major touch-up this winter I decided to try to remove the taillights without removing the rear bumper. I removed all four mounting studs (458972) by double-nutting, and both screws (G162479). Unplug the tail/brake light (G454645) and remove the backup lens (458978) and the 1073 bulb (G454646). The body can then be tilted down and carefully lifted out. I made a separate piece of metal to remount one of the screws because the SQUARE hole would not hold the screw tightly.
In short, it can be done, BUT all things considered, it is easier to drop the rear bumper.
I had forgotten about the square screw hole since 1991, but the memory quickly came back.
The last picture is the housing going back in with mounting studs attached.

Attach file:

---

  (162.37 KB)


  (60.77 KB)


  (155.23 KB)