dream machine Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I've been trying to remove the rear light units from my 2000 model Boxer van based Autosleeper High Top. The manual & mechanics say just remove the 2 screws (which I've done) and the cluster just pulls away - well it doesn't ! It appears to be stuck on & try as I might using all my strength it will not pull off. I don't want to prise it off with a 'crowbar' resulting in probable damage to lights or bodywork - so whats the solution ? Advice welcome from other Boxer owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ian you have a PM Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream machine Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks alf - I've sent you a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camperdude Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 alf - 2009-10-11 9:13 PM Ian you have a PM Alf Alf Why send a PM when your advice may help others with the same problem either now or in the future? :-S Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream machine Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 this was the reply I received from alf - "The two screws are to be removed and the lens unit prised out from the bottom use a wide blade 3/4 of an inch or so put some felt or similar padding on the paint work ( plenty of masking tape on blade ) it may help to give lens unit a bit of a tap put a magazine ( MMM ) over lens and a bit of a tap with a block of wood when lens out you can unplug the connecter and clean lens and around the edge clean and polish paintwork around the opening as well I've had 4 talbots and 4 boxers. " I've not been able to try that yet & I would still value any other hints / advice on this rather infuriating little problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camperdude Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I have an 07 Citroen Relay - the last of the MK2 model which presumably has the same rear light cluster as yours. I had to remove the light cluster when the 'van was a year old and it was quite hard to separate the soft padding between the plastic and van. It came away with a firm tug. As your 'van is quite a bit older, I guess it's just stuck a bit more firmly! I agree with Alf's suggestions. In theory once the screws are removed the lamp cluster should pull away from the van. I would try a thin blade between the two and gently prise the cluster off. You may need to renew the sponge-like padding between the lamp and body of the van as it may get damaged if it's hardened with age. Hope you manage to sort it out. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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