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Removing tailights

Old May 20, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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Removing tailights

Anyone have a link to directions on how remove the rear brake lights?
Old May 20, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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just move the lining on the interior of the trunk and then unscrew. done and done
Old May 20, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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The first step in modifying your taillights is to remove the taillight from the vehicle. Begin by removing the interior lining in the trunk. Some of the tabs that hold the lining in require a flat head screwdriver while others come off with a Phillips screwdriver. There are 2 plugs that need to be unplugged from the tail light. They both have white connectors. There are also some plastic pieces that hold all of the wiring to the nut. These may be tough to yank off. I used a pair of pliers to pull them off. There are 4 8mm nuts that hold the taillight in. Remove these using an 8mm deep socket. The only thing holding the taillight is some black sticky adhesive. There are a few ways to get the taillight out. One method is to gently heat up the adhesive using the heat gun so that the adhesive softens. Then push on the taillight. Another way is to gently tap on the 4 studs that hold the taillight in the vehicle. Lastly you can push the taillight out of you are strong enough. Place the bottom of your palm on the flat part of the taillight and push hard! Be careful of the adhesive so that it does not get on your hands or the taillight.
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Old May 20, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mendon11
just move the lining on the interior of the trunk and then unscrew. done and done
There should be 4 bolts holding it in. There is a black gooey sealant around it which makes it very hard to pull the lights out. You should CAREFULLY wiggle the lights from side to side while pulling back to get them out. Hope that helps.
Old May 20, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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the goo isn't that hard to pull out...just try not to get it on the car or yourself
Old May 21, 2004 | 05:14 AM
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Don't get that black goo on your lights or you'll spend hours tryin to get it off! that things sticks to EVERTHING. Use a blade to cut the goo after u pull the light out so you dont pull that goo 1 feet out and be left with a mess to clean up
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