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das boots
10-20-2011, 01:37 PM
How do you remove this panel or is it required to be removed to gain access to the stock tail lights for removal/change to LEDs? I noticed that there are two nuts (maybe more) holding the tails. And in order to get inside, it looks like the panel needs to be removed. I did not see any thread on tail lights replacement and the trunk lid lights. Thanks.
Hermes
10-20-2011, 01:53 PM
i dont think you need to take that off, just the carpet piece around the side of the trunk. just pull the plastic clips and wiggle the carpeting out. im pretty sure changing the ones on the trunk lid require same, just pull carpet off.
danewilson77
10-20-2011, 02:14 PM
No need to take off. Look into the corner. Should be some torx or hexies in there.

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Hermes
10-20-2011, 02:30 PM
i think they're 8mm hex, might be 10mm cant remember. mine is held in 3 places (main taillight, i dunno about the one on trunk lid)
danewilson77
10-20-2011, 02:40 PM
Lid is even easier.

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Hermes
10-20-2011, 02:47 PM
Maybe this will help

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=9171359
danewilson77
10-20-2011, 02:48 PM
Maybe this will help

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=9171359

Yes....perhaps. Family search rules.


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Hermes
10-20-2011, 03:11 PM
Actually that one is wrong, it's for fitting post facelift lift lights on pre facelift car


Umnitza sells LED tails for your car

http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73_1137_141_753_512&products_id=323&zenid=dp5u4ef0qro04td261144d7tn4

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee313/nitro3421/IMG_1283.jpg
das boots
10-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Boy, those place were tight getting into the hex nuts. Barely enough room. Scratches in the back of my hand even after peeling back as far as I can on the trunk lining. Rear lights done. Tomorrow, the Reverse on the trunk lid.
danewilson77
10-20-2011, 05:40 PM
Well done.

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static667
10-21-2011, 02:40 AM
Nice. I'm in for before and after pics.
das boots
10-21-2011, 05:27 AM
I am ordering new stock tail light gaskets. The gaskets that came with the Depo lights are so flimsy and does not match the contour of the lights. Some places are way too big and some way too small. The gaskets themselves are thin. They are mounted for now. The lights do bend to the contour of the car body. Do not know if this is the way it is intended...
cakM3
10-27-2011, 03:14 PM
I am ordering new stock tail light gaskets. The gaskets that came with the Depo lights are so flimsy and does not match the contour of the lights. Some places are way too big and some way too small. The gaskets themselves are thin. They are mounted for now. The lights do bend to the contour of the car body. Do not know if this is the way it is intended...

I had the same issue with gaskets on my Eagle Eyes so I just took them out and used weather strip that I got from Home Depot. I cleaned the area on the car where the light would mount and placed the weather strip around so the the light would seat on it. So far no leaks or issues :thumbsup