>now, once you get the holder out, the bulb is still a bitch to get out. pliers >will only break it. :( find a drinking straw about the same diameter as the >bulb, and push it down onto the bulb. push all the way to the bottom of the >bulb "slot". this will surround the little wire "feet" on the bulb and you >can pull the straw back out with the bulb. :) >yes, there is a little special stupid tool (looks like some tiny ice tongs) >to do this. the guy at the parts counter showed me the straw trick. :) On my '83 camper, these little bulbs were soldered in to the bulb holder. After trying to solder the wires on a replacement bulb, I went to the dealer and purchased the bulb with the little black socket for $1.45 ea. Much easier. Brent
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