I would love to be able to offer sensible assistance but I can't see your lantern and you make no description of it and not all outside lanterns are the same. However, there will be a shroud around the bulb - the bulb will either come out through the bottom or the whole shroud will need to come off. Careful observation may give you a clue.
Peccavi
January 2010
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