I hate those things too. And with winter coming soon, I’d would hate to not have my tailgate working fully, or have it apart, and unable to get it back together. Thanks for your help. I really thought some one one the forum had to repair/replace a tail light assembly and would know the secret of getting it apart and back together
Thank you. I’ve thought about drilling a hole, but the bolt heads line up with the back of the rear light assembly. So I think, with my luck, I’d end up ruining the light too. I ordered some of the 6mm threaded quick nuts that slip over panels. From the diagram you sent, they could be part number 3. It’s really hard to tell. Coleman was not any help, sadly.