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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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tail light assys

Can you take the tail light lens apart to clean and reseal? Allot of dirt inside my left lens assy...The outer clear part is glued on correct?
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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iotus has a vey good how to on that very topic.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 03:21 AM
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No prob on SA lenses...
either way your rubber weather seals will be SHOT so have a new set standing by....

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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My Right taillight assembly is fogging up due to a moisture leak somewhere. Are the rubber seals still available somewhere?
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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If anyone has them it would be mazdatrix or black dragon...not sure about availability, but that would be a good place to look.
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Just use a heat gun or a good blow-dryer to warm up the seal, then gently pry them apart. Try to only use your hands because the plastic could crack with a flat head or something. If you use a heat gun, dont melt it!
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