Removing tail light ?
02-06-03, 04:32 AM
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Removing tail light ?
Took off the tail light and removed the the 6 screws from the backside. Question is, how the heck do I take it apart? I've tried several things but don't wanna break it. I'd hate to screw up and have to pay an arm and a leg for it. Anyone got a simple pic or method?
02-06-03, 05:16 AM
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02-06-03, 06:34 AM
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I tried the heat gun and it didn't wanna come off. In fact, I have the same one mentioned in the link and used the same temp! I'll try again tomorrow. I must be getting tired. Thanks anyway Cihuuy. 
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02-06-03, 07:21 AM
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He is talking about literally taking them apart, probably for the 99 spec conversion. He is not asking how to take the light off the car, I dont think.
I couldnt get my taillight apart with a heatgun etheir...
Here is the link to the how-to..
http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html
I couldnt get my taillight apart with a heatgun etheir...
Here is the link to the how-to..
http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html
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i've did about 5- 99 conversions and u just have to reach down low and grab some *****
j/k u need to heat up the lights where the screws r
very hot!
not to melt **** but hold enough i usely take a screw driver and start to pry on it
be careful do not pry on the lens u will crack it ****
keep working at the lights until the glue starts to give then is all comes off
i'm doing another set sone i might post pics
NEVER PRY ON THE LENSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**** WILL BREAK
TAKE YOUR TIME AND WORK AT IT
sorry for the miss spelling i'm at work
j/k u need to heat up the lights where the screws r
very hot!
not to melt **** but hold enough i usely take a screw driver and start to pry on it
be careful do not pry on the lens u will crack it ****
keep working at the lights until the glue starts to give then is all comes off
i'm doing another set sone i might post pics
NEVER PRY ON THE LENSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**** WILL BREAK
TAKE YOUR TIME AND WORK AT IT
sorry for the miss spelling i'm at work
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02-06-03, 09:37 AM
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I just did the conversion also and used the instructions on the link. I used a screw driver to start the seperation on the outside edge. After 5 mins with the heat gun it should be too hot to start to pull apart with your hands. Pull slowly and be careful of the stringy glue.
Good Luck
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