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++how to remove tailight ??++

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++how to remove tailight ??++

Post by tunedbygoody » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:22 pm

Any body please help.

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Re: ++how to remove tailight ??++

Post by pvr » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:57 pm

3 nuts on the inside, light unit goes out of the body towards the rear. Unclip the electric connections first. less then 30 seconds to remove it.
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Re: ++how to remove tailight ??++

Post by tunedbygoody » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:19 pm

Oh thanks.
sorry man , no mechanic skill don't know where to start.
thanks bro. :lol:

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Re: ++how to remove tailight ??++

Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:07 pm

You will need a deep socket depending upon how tight the nuts have been screwed down on the string tensioners. When you redo it don't wind them down too much
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