It will be easier to just remove the whole tail light assembly. Once it's out you will have better access to the socket to attempt to fix. If it is not repairable then just get a used replacement. You can find them cheap on eBay or there is a guy I have bought parts from that has tail lights he is ...

Hi. 2001 v70 at issue here. My driver's side rear turn signal wasn't working, so I changed the bulb. It turns out that the plastic housing is partially melted. I am now unable to get the socket snugly fitted into the housing, and the turn signal does not work. I was thinking of trying to remove the ...