Third Eye Break Light Removal

[troutwest66]

I can't get the third eye off the back of the cab on my '94 to replace the break light bulb. Any tricks? I figured it would just pull off or the lense come out of the housing but no luck on either. I don't want to break anything. The cargo light bulbs are fine. I've tried pulling up, down and gently prying.

 

[MeanGreen]

Once the two screws are removed, it should pulll straight out, but maybe the gasket is glued (stuck) Also, I know on my 97 that it is a tight fit to pull out, there is a metal plate on top of the housing (reflector for the bulb I think) that can break loose. Maybe yours is jammed. I think, if worse comes to worst, you can drop the headliner and see the back side.....I think.
Jerry

 

[troutwest66]

The gasket is attached to the housing I believe. Does the black plastic piece have tabs that fit snug in the opening in the cab? Maybe I just need to use more force pulling the light out. There's a wrecking yard with lots of Ford parts about 15-20 minutes away if I end up breaking anything.