I'm trying to remove the taillights from my FD. I removed the top three screws and the cover panel. I also removed the center light but I cannot get the taillights out.

They have play and I can wiggle them. Ok, I'm an idiot, did I miss a bolt or screw somewhere hidden?

 

THe have slotted clips that slide to left (left tail light) and right (right tail light respecitvely. You just push to whatever direction and they will pop out

 

Yup just push like hell towards the outside of the car. And they will pop loose. Kinda scary the first time.

 

What he's trying to say is.....
Both tail lights slide outwards to release them from the clips. This is after you remove the three screws from the top.

If you yank really hard, they will pull straight out, but you'll probably end up breaking a couple of clips.

This is what happens when you have a bunch of monkeys at a body shop work on your car

 

Thanks guys, I didn't want to break 'em...

 

Yes push towards the sides of the car, parallel to the ground. Never try to pull them upwards. The slide outsides to the side. Use a few gentle bumps. Center light does not need to be removed.

 

Mahjik: did you get them off? I had half the rear of the car apart before my roomate came out and just slide them off ... (to the side).

K

 

Sweet fancy Moses....

It's MUCH easier when you what direction they go to come off...

Good heavens, I read the http://www.iluvmyrx7.com/ site, and it said "the lights just slid out". Heck, I'm thinking out, back exhaust direction...

Thanks for the help guys, I'll be wearing my dounce cap for a little longer...