06 Vectra 'LIFE' sidelight bulb removal

[GPG]

I've seen some discussion here about the difficulty of reaching the bulb
(nearside in my case). I can reach it, just, but I cannot extract it.
According to the Haynes manual, you just pull it out, but I cannot seem to
do that. This is possibly due to the fact that you must do something more
than just 'pull'. Since I cannot see the holder, and have never seen one,
and pulling even harder on the wires seems a bit reckless, I wonder if
anyone who has seen the holder could be so kind as to give me a clue,
bearing in mind that I cannot see what I'm doing because my arm is in the
way, and only the tips of my fingers will reach.

Sorry to ask such an elementary question.

GPG

 

[me140]

They do just pull - there is a little lug on them to keep them from falling
out and it needs a firm pull to get them out. Have you opened the battery
box lid up as it will give you a bit more room? If you want to spend another
5 mins on it you can take the bumper off at that side and unscrew the
headlight.