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invaznGSTAug-03-02 11:57 PM
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#28153, "Removing tail lights?"




          

Hi, I just got my new taillights in yesterday and I havent really tried to look to see how to take out my old ones..I know how to take out the center piece because I had that painted before..but I was just wondering if someone could explain how to take off the rear taillights and about how many bolts are there..and is it easy? Thanks in advance..later


Mark

'95 Eclipse GST - gone
'00 Jetta GLS

  

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RE: Removing tail lights?, EvMan2345, Aug-04-02 03:32 AM, #1
RE: Removing tail lights?, invaznGST, Aug-04-02 06:41 AM, #2
      RE: Removing tail lights?, Mindz, Aug-04-02 09:16 PM, #3
           RE: Removing tail lights?, IntenseEclipse, Aug-05-02 04:27 AM, #4
                RE: Removing tail lights?, Sceptre, Feb-24-05 01:30 AM, #5
                     RE: Removing tail lights?, EvMan2345, Feb-24-05 03:08 AM, #6
                          RE: Removing tail lights?, Steve, Feb-24-05 11:14 AM, #7
                               RE: Removing tail lights?, SonicYan, Feb-24-05 03:28 PM, #8

EvMan2345Aug-04-02 03:32 AM
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#28154, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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remove the plastic covers on the left and right and theres i think like 7 or so bolts all around the taillights. no need to take the entire plastic panel off, just the little "door" that you use to change the bulbs...

Evan B
97 GS
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Evan B
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invaznGSTAug-04-02 06:41 AM
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#28155, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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Thanks emoji

Mark

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'00 Jetta GLS

  

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MindzAug-04-02 09:16 PM
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#28156, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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yeah, just make sure you're using a 10 mm socket/wrench. I didn't have one and had to go to the hardware store to get one. I got most of them off by just taking off the panel, if you want to cut a little bit of time off installation, you can stick your hand in the hole and try to get the last one on the very outside of the light, but you may lose a ratchet or two and some sockets. not pretty.




  

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IntenseEclipseAug-05-02 04:27 AM
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#28157, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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Use a deep 10 mm socket with an extension.get them tight but don't over tighten!Mine keep vibrating loose from the bass! hehe

don't feel like typing a list!
white 98 gs

  

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SceptreFeb-24-05 01:30 AM
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#81793, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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sorry to bring back an old post...but figured i'd put it here instead of starting a new one

i have a 95 talon....i removed all the nuts from the taillight, but it wont seem to come out. its almost like its stuck to the center piece somehow. any ideas?

1995 Eagle Talon ESi
1987 Honda Hurricane 600

  

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EvMan2345Feb-24-05 03:08 AM
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#81795, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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try wiggling it out- they should come out. Sometimes you have to angle it out too. Try pulling slightly from the quarter panel side first.

Evan B
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90 GSX-sold
Stamford CT
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SteveFeb-24-05 11:14 AM
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#81797, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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yeah....holy post from the dead....Just work with it.

Steve-o
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Originally posted by FlyinEsi
I guess I'll just have to live with a 500+ hp AWD 4-banger. emoji

  

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SonicYanFeb-24-05 03:28 PM
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#81806, "RE: Removing tail lights?"
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Hey, at least someone's using the search function... emoji

But damn, I was looking for this same post too. I guess my keywords suck then. Thanks for reviving it then.

SonicYan aka Mikey
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