Tail-light fit
Originally Posted by schernov
New member here....
Are the lights from 2000 or 2001 max - the ones that have black background color fit the 2002-2003? I am not really fond of the silver look...
Thanks!
Are the lights from 2000 or 2001 max - the ones that have black background color fit the 2002-2003? I am not really fond of the silver look...
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by GLE02NJ
yes they do but you will also need the 2k/2k1 harnesses as well
you cannot use the harness of the 2k2/2k3 for the 2k/2k1 headlight housing
you cannot use the harness of the 2k2/2k3 for the 2k/2k1 headlight housing
Is it hard to do the swap?
the swap is easy, you just need the 2k-2k1 harness, plug and play. The ones with the black background is from a 2k-2k1 SE.
The only thing hard is taking the tail light out after removing the 4 screws in the back. (its hard because of the black silicone stuff they use to seal the lights in place)
The only thing hard is taking the tail light out after removing the 4 screws in the back. (its hard because of the black silicone stuff they use to seal the lights in place)
Originally Posted by maximilion
What's all this talk about harnesses? I just bought my 2k1 taillights and plugged it right in. I didn't swap out a single piece.
YES...2k-2k1 tails will fit perfectly in 2k2-2k3s (and vice versa). you MAY need a harness - you can get it from you local Nissan parts department.
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
Originally Posted by fishhouse
YES...2k-2k1 tails will fit perfectly in 2k2-2k3s (and vice versa). you MAY need a harness - you can get it from you local Nissan parts department.
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
or...in no time i'm sure you will have a dozen or so guys posting here to offer to trade you. most would disagree with you and prefer your chrome tails!!
although, a trade would be kind of hard - unless it was local and didn't require an exchange through the mail.
if you decide to buy, don't buy from Nissan - way to expensive. check ebay and our for sale section here on the ORG. local or online junkyards are also a great resource.
although, a trade would be kind of hard - unless it was local and didn't require an exchange through the mail.
if you decide to buy, don't buy from Nissan - way to expensive. check ebay and our for sale section here on the ORG. local or online junkyards are also a great resource.
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Originally Posted by fishhouse
YES...2k-2k1 tails will fit perfectly in 2k2-2k3s (and vice versa). you MAY need a harness - you can get it from you local Nissan parts department.
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
OR, you could always tint/smoke your stock tails to yourself make them have the black trim - and save alot of cash (probably $150-$300).
i did this on my 2k (which had all red taillights that i didn't like - i prefered the black trim SE style as well). the end result looks stock, was easy, and cost next to nothing.
check out my how-to i wrote here:
http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html
Nice write-up! Do you have issues with black paint getting scratched easily, by any chance?
i didn't need any sort of harnesses either. i have a 2k3... an di got someone's 2k1 se tails... it plugged right up. only thing u gotta do is loosen the screws... and push the taillight out with a lot of force from the inside of ur trunk... you'll feel it begin to give way............
i guess u could use a blowdryer or something to loosen it...
i guess u could use a blowdryer or something to loosen it...
Originally Posted by schernov
Nice write-up! Do you have issues with black paint getting scratched easily, by any chance?
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