How To Remove Trailer Taillight that is Recessed Mounted in a Grommet
Updated 04/29/2025 | Published 12/18/2015
Question:
How do you take the old light out? My light is mounted in a hole with rubber seal just like your part # 435800. Do you have to cut the rubber or is there an easier way Im overlooking?
asked by: Brian
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Expert Reply:
Our installer here will spray the light with some lubricant around where the light meets the grommet and then will use a screwdriver to pry the light out first, and then the grommet.
If you check out the install video I attached you will see this done.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Peterson Trailer Tail Light w/ Grommet and Plug - Stop, Turn, Tail - Incandescent - Round - Red Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Stop
- Tail
- Turn
- Round
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 4-1/4 Inch Diameter
- Red
- Peterson
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David
4/29/2025
Where is the video? I used to install these all the time on log trucks but that was 40 years ago. They are an excellent light, very reliable before LEDs and I am working on an old trailer.