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jakegts

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Hey all,

I have just purchased a pair of new L.E.D Tail Lights which look outstanding...

However, i have been unable to remove my old tail lights, i have removed the 5 nuts from behind the panel and just curious if others have been able to remove and or replace their old lamps...

How do i remove the tail lamps so i can put my new and improved tail lamps in?

How do i remove the facia plate to put on my new LED tail lights?

If any others have removed their tail lamps please help me out... Thanks

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I was also wondering the same thing, but mine is more for maintainance purposes. I think you're right with the 5 nuts. I did the same. I think the only thing holding the light assembly in place now is the gooey black stuff. This is a silicone based sealer (I just bought some to seal leak at top of light). I'm not too sure as to how you go about it, but I think that's all that is now holding it in.

good luck with it.

When you do manage it, let us know what you did...

cheers.

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im pretty sure the r33 is the same as r32.

yes u are on the right track, the black silicone is the only thing left holding the light in place after the screws are removed. i used a hair dryer to heat up around the glue and when it was hot enough, it came out.

all you have to do is get the dryer and heat up the silicone up evenly (heat up all the silicone at the same time) using a circular motion. at the same time apply some force with the other hand and slowly as the silicone heats up, the light will slowly pop out. just try to pop it out quick when the silicone starts to go, as you dont want to make a mess of it by stretching it everywhere.

good luck

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Hey man a little bit off topic but where did you get them, how much? and do you have pics?

cheers

I got them off of e-bay... There are about 3 different sets on there... I bourght the more expensive ones at $480 but they look the part... Really do look spectacular when they have been lit up at night and even during the day... Well worth the money spent... I have no pics on my comp but just look on e-bay for the images...

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im pretty sure the r33 is the same as r32.

yes u are on the right track, the black silicone is the only thing left holding the light in place after the screws are removed. i used a hair dryer to heat up around the glue and when it was hot enough, it came out.

all you have to do is get the dryer and heat up the silicone up evenly (heat up all the silicone at the same time) using a circular motion. at the same time apply some force with the other hand and slowly as the silicone heats up, the light will slowly pop out. just try to pop it out quick when the silicone starts to go, as you dont want to make a mess of it by stretching it everywhere.

good luck

Hey man, thanks for the tips on getting the lights set out... But what about the facia plate? Does that come away form the unit so i can attach it to my new set of lamps? If you know please help me out...

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Sorry for the ultra late reply but have been busy with other issues with my car...

but i successfuly changed the rear tail lights to very nice LED tail lights about 2 weeks ago...

Was just as every1 said, remove the 5 nuts and use a heat gun to heat up all the sealer and came off easily...

Anyway here are some before and after photos... (before photos are from when i first purchased the car so they look a little older)

post-25223-1151212956.jpg post-25223-1151212978.jpg post-25223-1151213027.jpg post-25223-1151213146.jpg

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