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10-29-2011, 02:14 PM
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What's the easiest way to remove tail lights on the hatchback?
Manual says remove the plastic pieces, and then remove the lights, but didn't clearly say how and which piece to remove
 Has anyone changed bulbs or remove the tail lights before? care to share your experience? thanks! |
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10-31-2011, 12:56 PM
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What are you trying to swap them to? I didn't even know there were taillights other than OEM offered yet...
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10-31-2011, 12:58 PM
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10-31-2011, 01:05 PM
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On actually I'm just trying to change the bulbs to brighter ones...instruction manual says to remove the light housing first...but I have difficulty understanding which plastic panels that need to be removed.
Anyone has experienced? |
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10-31-2011, 01:13 PM
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10-31-2011, 01:44 PM
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Open the small covers in the trunk behind the tail lights. (hatch)
Inside there are 2 Grey plastic wingnuts. You have to look carefully with a torch to find them. Get someone to hold the tail light so it cannot fall on the floor. Remove the wingnuts. Warning (Installing higher wattage globes may melt your plasting housing)
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10-09-2012, 07:57 PM
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Hi all, im new to the forum, this is my first post... Im actually looking to remove the whole taillight. Its cracked and needs replacing. (my wife thought the new focus was able to reverse through walls).
I couldnt find any other threads with the answer but this one i thought was relevant enough... any help would be much appreciated. |
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10-09-2012, 08:12 PM
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Do Not--I repeat--Do Not drop the plastic retaining nuts inside the interior trim panel!
Once you get the nuts removed, the locating pi will still be holding the taillight in place. Give it a good, firm tug, and the light will separate from the body. Then disconnect the wiring harness. Did I mention not to drop the wing nuts?
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10-09-2012, 08:17 PM
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