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6th Gen Hatch Tail Light Removal


steve8091
02-19-2004, 03:50 PM
Can anyone explain, or point me toward directions on how to do this? I am trading in my OEM 96-98 lights for OEM 99-00's.

steve8091
02-20-2004, 03:20 PM
Wow, no one has even looked at this thread, let alone reply. D'oh.

Ricochet
02-20-2004, 04:47 PM
bah it's easy bro.. there's plastic access panels inside the trunk that you gotta pull off. Unplug the 4 bulbs going to the housing, and there are four 10mm or 12mm nuts holding each one on. I remember the two towards the outside of the car being a bitch to reach, but otherwise it's pretty straightforward.

When are you taking them out? If it's in a couple days or whatever I can post pics tonight.

steve8091
02-20-2004, 05:31 PM
Cool - I was hoping that I didn't have to take the bumper off. I know exactly the panels you are talking about, and I can take it from here (no pics necessary). Thanks for your help.

Ricochet
02-20-2004, 05:53 PM
Sweet, post pics when you're done. It should only take like 20 minutes for the swap.. 99-00 tails look 10x better, orange sucks!

steve8091
02-29-2004, 08:15 AM
Pics are updated on Cardomain (and my sig). Thanks again!

Ricochet
02-29-2004, 12:28 PM
kick ass
goes better with the rims

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