Hi William,

The complete license plate light unit (black plastic housing and lens) can be
wiggled straight off, at least on my 86 Westfalia. Be careful with the black
plastic housing, because you can easily snap the plastic (like a bobby pin for
your hair). I did snap it and now I am the wiser. I was able to fix it with
some glue and a piece of plastic that acts as a splint.

Once it is off disconnect the the two wires and from this point on you can
separate the the complete unit.
On mine I had to replace the bulb holder and the lenses. If I remember
correctly the bulb holder, black plastic housing, and rubber seal are dealer
parts only.

Hans Brouwer
Cumberland, Ontario
86 Westfalia
92 Cabriolet

developtrust wrote:

> I need to reapair my license plate lights as one of them does not light up.
> I can't find a reference of how to get the holder out of the body. I tookt
> he lens off and discovered the bulb is just loose and needs more tension
> from that little clip in the center. However, it is very difficult to get
> the screws back in (bad angle.)
>
> Is there a way to get that black plastic housing out?
>
> William Polowniak
> 1989 Vanagon GL
> 1988 Mercedes 300 SE