Man you are good, I'm impressed that a blind guy can tell when his license
plate lights are out! ;-)  But nothing you do surprises me now.   As others
have said, these body light connections are usually badly corroded and need
to be cleaned up and coated with a little grease.  Getting the base out to
do this requires care, it clips on with two rather flimsy plastic levers
under the floor edge as Scott described.  Pulling off the hatch seal a foot
or so gives you more access.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Eric Caron
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 12:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Tip needed on accessing license plate bulb

Hi listers,

        As I didn't get teased for my request for info on replacing my
marker light bulb I'm taking a chance on the next bulb replacement.

I tried to remove the plastic cover over one of the license plate bulbs and
found myself stuck again.  I took off two screws and then tried to gently
pull on the plastic cover to get it off.  I was unsuccessful.  I would
rather ask you folks how to get it off then pull too hard or incorrectly and
break something.  So tips on this plastic lens removal or directions on how
to access the bulb would be appreciated.

Eric Caron
85 GL Westfalia auto