removing tail lights...
#1
removing tail lights...
I got myself a set of red/clears for my '99 max, but I'm having a hell of a time getting my stock tails out. I undid the 4 bolts and disconnected all the wiring, and the damn thing won't budge. Is there something else I have to do, or is the black adhesive stuff just that strong? And if it is, how do I get the light out?
thanks in advance for any help!
thanks in advance for any help!
#4
Originally posted by vasilios
hmmmm, yeah, i guess the fact that it's like 30 degrees out isn't helping the situation, lol. I may have to break out the rubber mallet and whack it good.
hmmmm, yeah, i guess the fact that it's like 30 degrees out isn't helping the situation, lol. I may have to break out the rubber mallet and whack it good.
the rubber mallet may break or damage the lense...can you go in a garage somewhere? you need a warm atmosphere...forcing it out w/out any heat will be costly....you need to heat up around the lense..then push out...heat,push,heat,push....
#6
Originally posted by metallic97gxe
the rubber mallet may break or damage the lense...can you go in a garage somewhere? you need a warm atmosphere...forcing it out w/out any heat will be costly....you need to heat up around the lense..then push out...heat,push,heat,push....
the rubber mallet may break or damage the lense...can you go in a garage somewhere? you need a warm atmosphere...forcing it out w/out any heat will be costly....you need to heat up around the lense..then push out...heat,push,heat,push....
thanks for the input guys
#7
after u do heat it up and start to take it off, be careful of that black tar-like substance that's holding the lens in place.. that sh|t is impossible to get off if u get it on the body of ur car.. trust me, i know.. i still have some of that crap on one of my lenses..
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Originally posted by tunaman
after u do heat it up and start to take it off, be careful of that black tar-like substance that's holding the lens in place.. that sh|t is impossible to get off if u get it on the body of ur car.. trust me, i know.. i still have some of that crap on one of my lenses..
after u do heat it up and start to take it off, be careful of that black tar-like substance that's holding the lens in place.. that sh|t is impossible to get off if u get it on the body of ur car.. trust me, i know.. i still have some of that crap on one of my lenses..
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I went inside and used my foot Just push until it starts to give...you have to heat it up or wait for a really hot summer day to do it.
Once the lense starts to come out, instead of pulling it out all the way and have that black tar thingy stretch out and then fall onto your car;s body, I use some scissors and cut it neatly. That way it is uniform and will accept the tail light back with even sealant.
Also you may want somebody to catch the tail lens just incase you pop it out too fast.
Once the lense starts to come out, instead of pulling it out all the way and have that black tar thingy stretch out and then fall onto your car;s body, I use some scissors and cut it neatly. That way it is uniform and will accept the tail light back with even sealant.
Also you may want somebody to catch the tail lens just incase you pop it out too fast.
#11
i said the same thing on removing my tailights. Another tip, after heating up the tailights with a hairdryer, get a flathead screwdriver, and wedge it in the space (put a cloth around it first, so you don't damge paint of lens) and just wiggle it up and down. Do this on each side of the lens, then hit it with the heat again. It'll come off quicker.
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