Swivel needed?

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 06 Aug 2018, 03:54

Morning guys;
I made an attempt to remove my existing upper left side tail light assembly but my straight socket with or without the extension just does not cut it. I thought this would be easy but it seems I need some additional tool(s). Is a "swivel" adapter what I need to loosen those two 10mm nuts?

Post by **abscate** » 06 Aug 2018, 04:22

Also called a wobble or universal joint.

Tape the socket and swivel to the extension so they don’t drop into the abyss of the tailgate, a couple of wraps

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 06 Aug 2018, 06:23

Thx much abscate! Will do.

Archer · Post by **Archer** » 08 Aug 2018, 13:14

Should not need a swivel/wobble socket for the tail light assemblies, just a deep 10mm socket. Have a telescoping magnet handy, too.

Post by **kranz** » 08 Aug 2018, 15:24

Archer wrote: ↑08 Aug 2018, 13:14 Should not need a swivel/wobble socket for the tail light assemblies, just a deep 10mm socket. Have a telescoping magnet handy, too.

I echo the use of the 10mm deep socket. Also put a bit of grease around the edge of the socket so the nut sticks to the socket when it comes off rather than falling into the abyss.