Break lights frozen to the socket

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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MISSLANAY
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Tried to change the brake lights however the bulbs broke and are frozen to the socket. How to I detach the unit to let it thaw out so that I can put new lights in the socket?
Jan 18, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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You can use a hair dryer to warm it up.
Use some needle nose pliers to get the bulb base out. but be careful of broken glass.
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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MISSLANAY
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How do I detach it from the car to take it insode the house?

Thanks so much
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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If you don't see a connector to unplug, then you're stuck working on it where it's at.
Or cut the wires and then splice them back together later.
But I don't recommend that.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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MISSLANAY
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Thanks os much. DO I have to disconnect the battery to do this or can I just pull it out?
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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You won't need to disconnect the battery, just make sure your lights are off.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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MISSLANAY
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Thanks so much for your help and I will recommend this site to everyone I know.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM