Replacing bulbs on 2002 Sonoma

[Guest macswine61]

I'm a new truck owner, just since Aug. The old car was an '86 Jetta, so I'm finding just replacing burnt-out bulbs to be much more complicated now....

 

(I love my truck anyhow!)

 

My current problem is in the rear cab-top brake light...I have the replacement bulb, I've gotten the screws out, but can't get the plastic cover off.

 

I assumed,at first, that it was just stuck, but after putting 2-3 nasty little nicks in my paint job, I quit trying to pry it up. Is there a clip or something else holding it down, other than the screws? Help!

[JimsZR2]

Well there should only be 2 allen head screws holding that plastic lens on there. There is a O-Ring that goes around the lens to keep moisture from going into the housing. Mine has popped off easily before but I find it weird that yours wont. Is your truck a extended cab or regular cab?

[holstbnet]

There isn't any secret or anything else holding it on, but it might be just stuck. You should try tapping it with something soft, like the rubber handle end of a hammer or etc.