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I need to replace the turn signal bulbs on a 56 Executive and don't want to crack the plastic lens. I can see two screws from the front grille area and a small nut on the inside of the fender. There must be another fastener that is not readily apparent to me. Can anyone help?

Open the trunk and look inside at the back of the taillight. I believe you can pull out the socket with the bulb in it from the back.

Since you mention grill, assume you mean parking light. The 3 screws mentioned hold the entire parking light assy to fender and grill. When those are out the assy can be removed and the actual lens is held to the assy by 5 screws. Be aware the plastic may be very brittle and if heat crazed, even removing the 5 screws may cause the molded screw hole area to separate. I don't know if any type of lube would help so be gentle & keep fingers crossed.

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I didn't mention that it is the front parking/turn signal bulbs (my bad).

Thanks for the info once again.

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Howard is right about the screws holdings the lenses. You might try some PB Blaster just to allow some lubricant to work its way into the threads.