Originally Posted by
alaxfire
Remove the lens covers and screws first - the screws expand the "little springey clips" to make a secure bond to the tailgate / trunk openings .....
DUH..... I forgot to say, to the remove the lenses first. I did, but still were tough to get out. Besides ... I just looked at the OEM assemblies that came out of my car, and it seems that the screws for the lenses, have nothing to do with the springy things. Just sayin .....