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gotta240 · 01-21-2007, 11:36 AM

HOW THE HELL DO I REMOVE that little strip of lights in the trunk?!

The one above the large "false light" panel. It has 4 little bulbs and 1 10mm nut on each side of it. I removed the two 10mm nuts but this thing WILL NOT come out!! WTF is holding it in?

sepulchral · 01-21-2007, 12:08 PM

you have to go to napa or advanced and get a light strip removal tool

gotta240 · 01-21-2007, 12:21 PM

WTF?! Seriously.... what exactly does it do? Does it pry in somewhere thats holding the strip?

lol. why do i always get more help from people with insane reds....red is better.

withy · 01-21-2007, 12:23 PM

lol, if i remember right it should be jsut a bunch of screws and clips

*downshift_sideways* · 01-21-2007, 12:25 PM

wow..

Continuing on spreading red bars.

projectRDM · 01-21-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

HOW THE HELL DO I REMOVE that little strip of lights in the trunk?!

The one above the large "false light" panel. It has 4 little bulbs and 1 10mm nut on each side of it. I removed the two 10mm nuts but this thing WILL NOT come out!! WTF is holding it in?

I'm still trying to figure out what strip of lights you're talking about. I guess it's to much to ask to specify model, year, and just exactly what the fuck you're referring to.

nrg · 01-21-2007, 02:49 PM

i believe he's talking about the 3rd brrake light. It's a bitch to remove. it only comes out a certin way.

cotbu · 01-21-2007, 02:58 PM

It's also held in by some adhesive.

mjjstang · 01-21-2007, 03:56 PM

I am so lost Im not even gonna try. assuming this thread is full of sarcasm. In all of my years I have never heard of a strip of lights. wtf.

gotta240 · 01-21-2007, 04:26 PM

Well considering there is only ONE "little stip of lights" in the trunk, i thought you'd understand... But yes, i could be more specific.

1995 240sx se. On the s14 trunk there is a "false panel" that looks like lights but is just there for "show" or reflective purposes. ABOVE THAT there is a SMALL STRIP. It looks like a reflector that is 1 inch tall by 12 inches wide. In that there are four small bulbs that can be seen from inside the trunk. FROM INSIDE THE TRUNK there are two 10mm nuts(one on each side) of that strip. Once the 10mm nuts are removed the "light strip" still wont come out. The center still seems to be attatched very well, and it feels like the thing will snap in half if i push any harder.

Hope this clears things up. thanks.

DaPCWiz · 01-21-2007, 04:41 PM

its held in by adhesive. Get a heat gun, get it really hot and pull it out.

inertiaticism · 01-21-2007, 04:50 PM

Try getting a chisel and punching it really hard with a hammer.

I know what you're talking about, mine was kind of a bitch but I just had to push it with my thumb.

Neejay · 01-21-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

Well considering there is only ONE "little stip of lights" in the trunk, i thought you'd understand... But yes, i could be more specific.

This post was the first time you were specific on what model/chassis you had, but you expected us to know?

Jeez...

*downshift_sideways* · 01-21-2007, 04:58 PM

Amen Neejay. Amen.

He'd Assume we knew what chasis he had, because his name is "Gotta240"

jakal · 01-21-2007, 05:16 PM

just pull it out like inertiaticism said....i also have a 95 s14, and yeah it took me a while to figure it out...just pull it off with something, or like inert. said, use a chisel....it should work....if it doesn't, get it really hot, and rip it...it's not important....

gotta240 · 01-21-2007, 06:01 PM

thanks jakal.

projectRDM · 01-21-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotta240

Well considering there is only ONE "little stip of lights" in the trunk, i thought you'd understand... But yes, i could be more specific.

1995 240sx se. On the s14 trunk there is a "false panel" that looks like lights but is just there for "show" or reflective purposes. ABOVE THAT there is a SMALL STRIP. It looks like a reflector that is 1 inch tall by 12 inches wide. In that there are four small bulbs that can be seen from inside the trunk. FROM INSIDE THE TRUNK there are two 10mm nuts(one on each side) of that strip. Once the 10mm nuts are removed the "light strip" still wont come out. The center still seems to be attatched very well, and it feels like the thing will snap in half if i push any harder.

Hope this clears things up. thanks.

It's called a THIRD BRAKELIGHT

, and by saying it's IN the trunk you give the impression it's inside the vehicle, not ON the trunk lid itself. The 'false panel' is the reverse light panel. Giving some sort of idea about the part you're dealing with and what car you're working with might actually be a good idea next time.

Now that we know what you're talking about, remove the two nuts, and gently pry it off, it's sealed in. How do you think it keeps water out when it rains?

mjjstang · 01-21-2007, 11:41 PM

THANK YOU R240. I thought I was the only person here that though this guy was from outer space.

mRclARK1 · 01-21-2007, 11:48 PM

.. and to think when I first read this thread; it had no replies... when I left later I actually opend my trunk to try and find this "strip of lights in the trunk" thinking maybe I had missed them over all my time of owning/working on my car.

gotta240 · 01-22-2007, 12:51 AM

Lol....

but no, "gently" prying doesn't work for shit. Must either heat the sealant up or do as i did...razor the bitch. That glue/sealant is tough shit...

*downshift_sideways* · 01-22-2007, 01:05 AM

Owned gg thread starter, and thread.

01-21-2007, 11:36 AM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Most Retarded Question Ever! HOW THE HELL DO I REMOVE that little strip of lights in the trunk?! The one above the large "false light" panel. It has 4 little bulbs and 1 10mm nut on each side of it. I removed the two 10mm nuts but this thing WILL NOT come out!! WTF is holding it in?

01-21-2007, 12:25 PM	#5
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow.. Continuing on spreading red bars. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

01-21-2007, 02:49 PM	#7
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i believe he's talking about the 3rd brrake light. It's a bitch to remove. it only comes out a certin way. __________________ driftingisgay.com

01-21-2007, 02:58 PM	#8
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It's also held in by some adhesive. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

01-21-2007, 03:56 PM	#9
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I am so lost Im not even gonna try. assuming this thread is full of sarcasm. In all of my years I have never heard of a strip of lights. wtf. __________________ I was going to, but I can not think of a sig less than 75 characters.

01-21-2007, 12:08 PM	#2
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you have to go to napa or advanced and get a light strip removal tool

01-21-2007, 12:21 PM	#3
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	WTF?! Seriously.... what exactly does it do? Does it pry in somewhere thats holding the strip? lol. why do i always get more help from people with insane reds....red is better.

01-21-2007, 12:23 PM	#4
withy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: wichita, ks Age: 39 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol, if i remember right it should be jsut a bunch of screws and clips

01-21-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Well considering there is only ONE "little stip of lights" in the trunk, i thought you'd understand... But yes, i could be more specific. 1995 240sx se. On the s14 trunk there is a "false panel" that looks like lights but is just there for "show" or reflective purposes. ABOVE THAT there is a SMALL STRIP. It looks like a reflector that is 1 inch tall by 12 inches wide. In that there are four small bulbs that can be seen from inside the trunk. FROM INSIDE THE TRUNK there are two 10mm nuts(one on each side) of that strip. Once the 10mm nuts are removed the "light strip" still wont come out. The center still seems to be attatched very well, and it feels like the thing will snap in half if i push any harder. Hope this clears things up. thanks.

01-21-2007, 04:41 PM	#11
DaPCWiz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern NJ Age: 41 Posts: 991 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its held in by adhesive. Get a heat gun, get it really hot and pull it out. __________________ http://blog.dapcwiz.com

01-21-2007, 04:50 PM	#12
inertiaticism Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 41 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try getting a chisel and punching it really hard with a hammer. I know what you're talking about, mine was kind of a bitch but I just had to push it with my thumb.

01-21-2007, 04:58 PM	#14
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amen Neejay. Amen. He'd Assume we knew what chasis he had, because his name is "Gotta240" __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

01-21-2007, 05:16 PM	#15
jakal Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 37 Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just pull it out like inertiaticism said....i also have a 95 s14, and yeah it took me a while to figure it out...just pull it off with something, or like inert. said, use a chisel....it should work....if it doesn't, get it really hot, and rip it...it's not important....

01-21-2007, 06:01 PM	#16
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	thanks jakal.

01-21-2007, 11:41 PM	#18
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	THANK YOU R240. I thought I was the only person here that though this guy was from outer space. __________________ I was going to, but I can not think of a sig less than 75 characters.

01-21-2007, 11:48 PM	#19
mRclARK1 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Location? Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	.. and to think when I first read this thread; it had no replies... when I left later I actually opend my trunk to try and find this "strip of lights in the trunk" thinking maybe I had missed them over all my time of owning/working on my car. __________________

01-22-2007, 12:51 AM	#20
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Lol.... but no, "gently" prying doesn't work for shit. Must either heat the sealant up or do as i did...razor the bitch. That glue/sealant is tough shit...

01-22-2007, 01:05 AM	#21
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Owned gg thread starter, and thread. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"