Hey does anyone know if you can just directly replace the stock tailights for a 2000 with the 2002 tail lights. Are the harnesses the same? Is it as easy as dismount stock, unplug, plug in new light, remount. Or are there any complications that I should know about b4 trying.

 

It is a direct replacement. There are 4, 8mm screws I believe that you can get out with a deep socket. THere is also a clip that needs to be undone. Push out the light from the inside after the screws are out. Its really pretty simple.

 

Good 2K2 Tail Installation Write-Up

It is a piece of cake to do.

 

well, its SUPER easy.. but the sealant is pure evil. if it werent for the nasty sealant, you could do both sides in 5 mins tops... If you plan on cleaning the sealant off, dont wear anything you like.. and have some mineral spirits close by.

 

Yeap that sealant is pure evil. When I pulled the light off the car, i had it about 6"s away from the car and there was still a solid crap of sealant between the tail light and the frame of the car.

Dixit

 

Actually, I found it better not to clean off the old sealant - It's good to help hold the new lights in. I've had my tails on for a while now and no problems, so there's no need to clean it off.

 

yeah, I ended up cleaning some just by scraping it and only made one pass around the new lights instead of the recommended 2x.