Yup, it can be sometimes harder, but it must be turned either way a quarter
turn.  Sometimes I have to use a pair of pliers.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "dj" <djct2@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:30 PM
Subject: how to remove an instrument panel bulb

> Can someone tell how to remove an instrument panel bulb? The one for the
> speedometer on my 84 Vanagon is not working and I want to take it out to
> look at it. I have tried pulling and turning the small plastic housing
> around it but no luck. Thanks, deek