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How to replace the tail lights(Picture heavy!!)


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Hi Guys ;)
Today i replace my tail lights for the new ones that came in this week.
In here i´m going to show you how to change yours ;)
 
1-you have to unplug the battery because of the light on the trunk .
2-Open the trunk.

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3-Discover your new tail lights inside :D

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4-Take out the floor carpet of the trunk.

 

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5-Then you have to remove this pin that holds the side carpet.

 

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6-Pull the pin with a screwdriver.

 

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7-Remove the carpet on the bottom of the trunk.

 

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8-Take it aside.

 

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9-Remove those bulbs and connector out this way.

 

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10-Then i noticed this that there is a cap in the way and i post it in the morning and i have to drill it. (here is the post link):

 

http://civic5.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8021-help-with-a-tail-light-cap/#entry164969

 

11-Then you have to undo the 4 screws that holds the tail light in place.

 

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12-Then you just have to pull from the outside and it comes out easily.

 

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13- Then you just have to put in the new tail light and do the whole process on reverse.

 

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14-Make the same process on the other side and the result will be something like this;)

 

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I hope you all enjoy the tutorial and leave a reply :D

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As above nice right up next time put it in the how to section lol

 

 

Nice write up!

 

 

Excellent detailed write up, top job. :)

 

Love your garage, I could happily live in a garage like that.

 

 

 

Thanks guys :)
 
I didn't put it on the "how to" section for mistake but the next time i will put it there ;)
 
Thanks i did my best to do a good tutorial on the subject.
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Excellent detailed write up, top job. :)

 

Love your garage, I could happily live in a garage like that.

 

x 2 8-). -15c outside at the moment over here! Wouldn't mind a roof over the deck's head..

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