01-22-2019, 09:48 PM | #1 |
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52 Trunk light
Before I break it trying to take it apart, does anybody have some tips on opening up this light to replace the bulb? In the 52 Mercury trunk?
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01-23-2019, 01:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 52 Trunk light
I stick a blade screw driver in between the base that holds the bulb and upper portion that has the lens in it (just below those clips that snap into the trunk) and twist. Might want put some penetrating oil first around the seam where it comes apart.
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01-23-2019, 04:44 AM | #3 |
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Re: 52 Trunk light
Yes, indeed the bulb snaps into the lens the same way the lens snaps into the trunk lid.
There may or may not be a 'mercury element' switch in the feed line to the bulb. This shuts off the light when the trunk is in the down position and could also be defective.
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Re: 52 Trunk light
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Bottom line: No Mercury (switch) in the Mercury. Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 01-24-2019 at 01:29 PM. |
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01-23-2019, 10:02 AM | #5 |
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