How do I open this to get to my trailer lights

241 Views 8 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Loose Screw, 2 d ago

Dylan R

Discussion Starter · 7 d ago

Automotive design Grey Automotive tire Personal luxury car Automotive exterior

Automotive tire Motor vehicle Hood Tread Bumper

I have a 2010 silverado. I have been unable to get the cover off for my trailer pin connector. I have tried using a screwdriver to pry it and it will not open any advice?

See less See more

Save

1 - 9 of 9 Posts

OpalLacod

· #2 · 7 d ago

The entire unit should unscrew like a headlight and pull out. You can see the tabs and slots in the picture of the back.

Save

RayVoy

· #3 · 7 d ago

Jacob, I think he just wants to open the cover, so he can plug in the trailer cord.

Mine hinges on the top, or bottom, don't recall which way

Save

OpalLacod

· #4 · 6 d ago

RayVoy said:
Jacob, I think he just wants to open the cover, so he can plug in the trailer cord.

Mine hinges on the top, or bottom, don't recall which way

Oh. 🤷‍♀️ Pics from the back confused me.

Then it hinges at the top so the spring will hold the clamp shut on the plug. You will have to pry at the bottom, somehow. No idea why a plastic cocer would be ceased on a plastic sleeve, though...

Save

Dylan R

Discussion Starter · #5 · 6 d ago

Ok thanks mine does not hinge but it does unscrew I will swap it out for one that does hinge

Save

Reactions: 1

OpalLacod

· #6 · 6 d ago

Automotive tire Automotive lighting Grey Gas Automotive exterior

It should do this. Curious why yours doesn't. Once you replace it, break it apart and find out. 😁

See less See more

Save

Cowboytrukr

· #7 · 6 d ago

The tabs in the rear view photo are of the bumper cover where it snaps into the slots in the bumper.

Save

Dylan R

Discussion Starter · #8 · 5 d ago

Dylan R said:
Ok thanks mine does not hinge but it does unscrew I will swap it out for one that does hinge
[/QUOTE

OpalLacod said:

View attachment 174708

It should do this. Curious why yours doesn't. Once you replace it, break it apart and find out. 😁

Click to expand...

Here are the photos it was a solid piece.