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JDM S13 · 02-07-2002, 11:47 AM

How do you remove the 3rd brake light cover to access the bulbs?  the black around it is chipping and so I also need to repaint that trim.,

thanks!

idunit · 02-07-2002, 03:56 PM

Open the hatch and pull off the trim panel that covers the bottom.  There are little plastic clips that hold it on.  To remove them pull out the center part and then the outer part.  Once this is off you can look inside the hollow between body panels and see the back side of the light.  If just changing the bulb give the plastic holder a half twist and pull it out.  If you're changing the whole light then you should see a couple of nuts, 10mm if i'm not mistaken.  Take those loose and then pry lightly from the outside or push from the back side as there is a double sided tape/sticky gasket material around it.  Then bam, light is out.

JDM S13 · 02-07-2002, 05:02 PM

thanks dude.

so if I remove the housing do I have to re-seal it with some more sticky stuff?
What is that stuff anyways?

Kid Zelda · 02-07-2002, 05:13 PM

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If you're changing the whole light then you should see a couple of nuts, 10mm if i'm not mistaken. Take those loose and then pry lightly from the outside or push from the back side as there is a double sided tape/sticky gasket material around it. Then bam, light is out.
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Bam ...... 8mm...... nutz

02-07-2002, 11:47 AM	#1
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you remove the 3rd brake light cover to access the bulbs?  the black around it is chipping and so I also need to repaint that trim., thanks!

02-07-2002, 03:56 PM	#2
idunit Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Open the hatch and pull off the trim panel that covers the bottom.  There are little plastic clips that hold it on.  To remove them pull out the center part and then the outer part.  Once this is off you can look inside the hollow between body panels and see the back side of the light.  If just changing the bulb give the plastic holder a half twist and pull it out.  If you're changing the whole light then you should see a couple of nuts, 10mm if i'm not mistaken.  Take those loose and then pry lightly from the outside or push from the back side as there is a double sided tape/sticky gasket material around it.  Then bam, light is out.

02-07-2002, 05:02 PM	#3
JDM S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks dude. so if I remove the housing do I have to re-seal it with some more sticky stuff? What is that stuff anyways?

02-07-2002, 05:13 PM	#4
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from idunit on 3:56 pm on Feb. 7, 2002 If you're changing the whole light then you should see a couple of nuts, 10mm if i'm not mistaken. Take those loose and then pry lightly from the outside or push from the back side as there is a double sided tape/sticky gasket material around it. Then bam, light is out. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Bam ...... 8mm...... nutz