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Have one dim head lamp so it tried to remove the outer rim to replace lamp. Removed the screw at the bottom of the rim and can't get any movement on the rim at all. Tried twisting the blade of a screwdriver between the rim and the lower lamp body but nothing even budges, any ideas?
Thanks

You may have some corrosion. Try squirting some PB blaster or your favorite substitute around the rim. Then gently smack the rim with a leather hammer around the entire circumference. Gently being the key word.

This worked for a set of 38 headlight rims that were stuck, and we did not do any damage.

Cheers,

Tom

Even tho Tom's headlights are not sealed beams like yours, he is right. They should slide off once the screw is removed. If I remember correctly, tho, there is a tab on the top, so I'd start by pulling from the bottom... perhaps gently tapping the edge forward.
The idea of squirting with PB Blaster would certainly be a good place to start, and come back to it after several hours. PB is much, much better than WD40 for this type of job.