69 Cutlass Convert Question

Tuffy · January 29th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Hi all,

Recently picked up a 69 Convert, the courtesy lights are in the arm rests of the back seat. They do not have set screws, my question is do you have to take the arm rests off to replace the lights, or do these lights pull free with some gentle persuasion?

Thanks,
John

Beob · January 29th, 2012, 08:48 AM

There are two tabs which hold the plastic lens cover in place. Gently squeeze in the top and bottom of the cover or use a small screwdriver to release tabs. Be gentle as to not crack the brittle plastic

Jamesbo · January 29th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beob

There are two tabs which hold the plastic lens cover in place. Gently squeeze in the top and bottom of the cover or use a small screwdriver to release tabs. Be gentle as to not crack the brittle plastic

X2

Please don't ask how I know the "Be gentle" part.

Lady72nRob71 · January 29th, 2012, 09:01 AM

Welcome!

If you are unfortunate enough to break the lenses, they are reproduced.

Make sure the replacement bulbs you get have the correct number of prongs on the bulb base. Don't take the word of the parts store.

Rickman48 · January 29th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Best to take one with, and match 'em up!

Tuffy · January 30th, 2012, 05:46 AM

All, thanks for your input, that did the job, thanks again

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Tuffy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3	69 Cutlass Convert Question Hi all, Recently picked up a 69 Convert, the courtesy lights are in the arm rests of the back seat. They do not have set screws, my question is do you have to take the arm rests off to replace the lights, or do these lights pull free with some gentle persuasion? Thanks, John

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Beob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 466	There are two tabs which hold the plastic lens cover in place. Gently squeeze in the top and bottom of the cover or use a small screwdriver to release tabs. Be gentle as to not crack the brittle plastic __________________ 69 Cutlass S - 1985-1992 68 Cutlass S - 1987 (Rest In Pieces) 69 Cutlass supreme 4 dr w/posi rear - 1988-1989 (RIP) 69 442 Conv. 455 - 1992-present 89 Chevy G20 van w/210k miles - 1991-present

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Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 10,575	Welcome! If you are unfortunate enough to break the lenses, they are reproduced. Make sure the replacement bulbs you get have the correct number of prongs on the bulb base. Don't take the word of the parts store. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible- (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ Lady's interior makeover Rally Pac stuff Front end job Underhood resto 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Furd Pinto (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" - in the family since new. 1997 Cadillac STS 1999 H arley-Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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