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Old 10-26-01, 02:36 PM
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Exclamation Need Taillight removal instructions quick....attempting '99 J-spec conversion!

Actually, I'm mailing them to a guy who'll do it for 60 bucks

But, how do I get the damn things off? As I recall, it's kinda tricky if you've never done it before.

Anyone?

Thanks guys--
Old 10-26-01, 03:04 PM
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Remove the center brake light (a couple screws i'll bet), remove anything that looks like it might hold the tail lights on (screws, bolts, i don't remember). Then make a fist, and gently hit the lights from the center towards the outside of the car, they'll slide about an inch or so, then you can lift them off. Hope that helps.
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PS- are you having Ryan do them? he does awesome work.
Old 10-26-01, 05:40 PM
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HOLD ON!!!

Before you start banging **** up... I think you need to take the three screws out that are above the light when you open the hatch. I could be wrong, but I just thought I'd say something before you broke a $500 set of lights. Worst case scenario is that you wasted 30 seconds.

Oh, I did this mod myself using a heat gun, round stickers and black paint. I guess it is kind of a pain to do it yourself, but I had some spare time one weekend so I said WTF.

Later.
Old 10-26-01, 05:44 PM
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The trick is instead of pulling out (given you're standing behind the car) you pull to the side. They slide out sideways... really easy to remove
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Yeah, you have to unscrew the bolts on top of the lights. Then, you push and pull the lights outward to the side of the car. A few small bumps will loosen the light covers up.

I also do light conversions. I only charge $50. It's not too hard but it does take 4-5 hr or so due to spray painting. I put a lot of light coats on and clean up the lense and cover thoroughly before putting the assembly back. The results are great so I highly recommend that people get it converted.

If anyone is interested in having them done, feel free to email me at davidDchang@yahoo.com.
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Thanks guys, they are on their way to Florida

Now, can I *legally* drive my rex w/out the taillight covers?

Thanks again guys,
Rich
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Well, i *was* driving around without my parking lights for a while hehehe
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crowbar is helpful

and no you can't drive without them w/o the law all over your ***...so to speak.
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This might help:

http://mysite.directlink.net/jott/rx...ts/default.htm
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