Replacing brake lights

[JamieLeeWV]

I'm trying to replace my brake lights on my ds5 instructions seem easier enough in the manual, except the part where it says 'remove the two lamp fixing nuts. Given the access cover is tiny and in the most awkward place, does anyone know what tool is actually needed to remove these plastic black covers covering the screw?

I've tried plyers and to turn it but the access hole is that small I can't get any leverage and they arent budging.

Thanks

[GiveMeABreak]

They can become stuck, so I'd be very careful, these being plastic, not to snap them, but I'd suggest putting a little silicone oil spray (not WD40) onto the thread and round the base and let this penetrate before trying again in a while.

[JamieLeeWV]

They can become stuck, so I'd be very careful, these being plastic, not to snap them, but I'd suggest putting a little silicone oil spray (not WD40) onto the thread and round the base and let this penetrate before trying again in a while.

Hi mate. I managed to get this done and changed the bulb no issue, however when unscrewing one of these fixing nuts it dropped down the hole never to be seen again , so I currently only have one fixing nut attached, it's secure but I'm trying to find a replacement fixing nut, I've tried searching online with the numbers on the plastic fixing nut but can't seem to find it, any ideas? I've attached a pic

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[PaulC5]

An open ended spanner used end on can help to undo these (tie string to it in case it is dropped) and I am careful to not drop the nut. As a temporary measure you could use a penny washer and normal nut so a long socket could be used to tighten it.