Dashboard fuse box - mini fuse removal
 

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Im at my witts end with this. My tail lights arent working but my brake lights are. I want to pull the fuses to see if its blown or not. But problem is, i cant even pull out the fuses. The tail light fuse in located in the fuse box under the dashboard. By hand, small needle nose pliers, even the special tool for fuse removal. Nothing. Im also certain i ruined the fuses in my attempts to remove it.

How can i remove this dang fuse out?

UPDATE: so theres a special tool thats in the fuse box in the engine bay. Its a white little plastic piece. you seriously need it to pull them out wihtout damaging these fuses.