ep82 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My brake light bulb has gone so need replacing. can anyone tell me how to remove the tail light? I undone the 2x8mm bolts and the light seems to want to come off but there is something holding it in on the lower far end (quarter panel)any ideas?I tried to pull on it as it seems like it's poped in but I cant get grip/leverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 yeah mate, im changing dawns bulbls tomorrow on her aero! The light cluster kinda has like plastic lugs onnit, and just goes into the quarter panel at an angle, to locatre the lugs, then straighten it up and put the bulbs in.If you kinda wiggle it about and move it as though you were opening a door, it should "open" fron the end where the bolts are, and the end at the quarter panel (where the lugs are) is like the hinge bit. open it right up and it should come free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ah cheers Dave. didnt know if I would snap anything if I moved it too much. so open it like a door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 lol no worries mate! Not the best description, but its the only way i could think of that described it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I almost lost my mind and broke to whole damn tail light when trying to get it off. The Haynes catalog describes the operation as easy as noodles but it took me ages to figure out the "correct wiggle" for tail light removal. Once i figured it out it was easy and obvious but man, cars can be so nerve wrecking sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 They sure can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep82 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Oh so can you actually remove the light? I just managed to wiggle it so it opens enough for me to get my hands in there to remove the bulb. it's a very tight squeeze. if you can remove. mind taking photos and show how/where it's connected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannu Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I almost lost my mind and broke to whole damn tail light when trying to get it off. The Haynes catalog describes the operation as easy as noodles but it took me ages to figure out the "correct wiggle" for tail light removal. Once i figured it out it was easy and obvious but man, cars can be so nerve wrecking sometimes!I'm having the same struggle at the moment, don't want to try too hard and break something or damage any paint, but being firm yet gentle is getting me nowhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I almost lost my mind and broke to whole damn tail light when trying to get it off. The Haynes catalog describes the operation as easy as noodles but it took me ages to figure out the "correct wiggle" for tail light removal. Once i figured it out it was easy and obvious but man, cars can be so nerve wrecking sometimes!I'm having the same struggle at the moment, don't want to try too hard and break something or damage any paint, but being firm yet gentle is getting me nowhere... I swapped my rear bulbs this summer and if i remember correctly, you have to hold the light assembly exactly level to the car. Make sure it doesn't tilt in any direction! Then move it directly to the side. It should slide out easy, no firmness is needed. Maybe just a bit of wiggle . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannu Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Now sorted, as you say, the trick is to pull the lamp unit sideways, not backwards or rotating.It only took me two seconds to remove the other lamp unit, once I had the knack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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