problem with rear light cluster, volvo 740 wagon-86

[Zzeus]

Attempting to remove rear light cluster, specifically rear light
studs, on 740 Wagon-86, (bottom studs), I have two problems, 1) I can
not get a proper tool in through 'jack housing' into rear light
housing, 2) when I get slightly improper tool in there, it does not
provide enough room, angle to have proper amount of torque without
breaking the nut.

read the links at
http://www.volvoworld.com/VolvoRepairManual/Section_7_1.htm

any suggestions?

 

[Grtdane]

Attempting to remove rear light cluster, specifically rear light
studs, on 740 Wagon-86, (bottom studs), I have two problems, 1) I can
not get a proper tool in through 'jack housing' into rear light
housing, 2) when I get slightly improper tool in there, it does not
provide enough room, angle to have proper amount of torque without
breaking the nut.

read the links at
http://www.volvoworld.com/VolvoRepairManual/Section_7_1.htm

any suggestions?

Borrow a kid with small hands. I had my grandson pull the cluster when I
had to repair his mothers wagon.

Harold

 

[Mike F]

Attempting to remove rear light cluster, specifically rear light
studs, on 740 Wagon-86, (bottom studs), I have two problems, 1) I can
not get a proper tool in through 'jack housing' into rear light
housing, 2) when I get slightly improper tool in there, it does not
provide enough room, angle to have proper amount of torque without
breaking the nut.

read the links at
http://www.volvoworld.com/VolvoRepairManual/Section_7_1.htm

any suggestions?

You need a deep 8mm (or is it 10mm?) socket, 6" extension and ratchet,
all 1/4" drive. A little grease in the socket will stop the nut from
falling.