is bumper removal needed to replace taillights? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tylerr · 10-25-2018, 12:34 AM

got a 2014 ss, do i need to remove the bumper to change out my taillights? Is it only the 6th gen that does NOT need to remove the bumper?

changing it out for these bad boys tomorrow https://www.phastekperformance.com/H.../hero-5stl.htm

RLNTLSS · 10-25-2018, 01:20 AM

That one second lag time...sweet

tylerr · 10-25-2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramlion

That one second lag time...sweet

what?

RLNTLSS · 10-25-2018, 01:27 AM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541041

RLNTLSS · 10-25-2018, 01:28 AM

Im only kidding im getn them to..just waitn out the Thanksgiving rush

Welker2 · 10-25-2018, 05:26 AM

Apparently, you do have to remove the bumper on the 2014 & 2015s to replace the tail light assemblies, at least based on every YouTube video I could find on doing so. I know you don't have to on the 2010-2013s, but that's little help to you.

J Rod · 10-25-2018, 07:03 AM

Yes you do. There is a plastic piece that attaches to the bottom of the lights that the bumper snaps onto (don't forget to transfer those to the new lights). You might be able to bend the bumper back far enough to get them out without removing it but a.) you will probably break something and b.) removing the bumper is pretty easy so you'll probably end up spending more time on it and it's guaranteed to be a bigger PITA if you don't remove it. My one word of advice is to be careful popping the clips around the marker lights, they break easy. Just pry that section back far enough to get a screwdriver in to pop the 2 clips on each side.

10-25-2018, 12:34 AM	#1
tylerr Drives: 2014 camaro 1le Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: california Posts: 4	is bumper removal needed to replace taillights? got a 2014 ss, do i need to remove the bumper to change out my taillights? Is it only the 6th gen that does NOT need to remove the bumper? changing it out for these bad boys tomorrow https://www.phastekperformance.com/H.../hero-5stl.htm

10-25-2018, 01:20 AM	#2
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10-25-2018, 01:27 AM	#4
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10-25-2018, 01:28 AM	#5
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10-25-2018, 05:26 AM	#6
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Apparently, you do have to remove the bumper on the 2014 & 2015s to replace the tail light assemblies, at least based on every YouTube video I could find on doing so. I know you don't have to on the 2010-2013s, but that's little help to you. __________________

10-25-2018, 07:03 AM	#7
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	Yes you do. There is a plastic piece that attaches to the bottom of the lights that the bumper snaps onto (don't forget to transfer those to the new lights). You might be able to bend the bumper back far enough to get them out without removing it but a.) you will probably break something and b.) removing the bumper is pretty easy so you'll probably end up spending more time on it and it's guaranteed to be a bigger PITA if you don't remove it. My one word of advice is to be careful popping the clips around the marker lights, they break easy. Just pry that section back far enough to get a screwdriver in to pop the 2 clips on each side. __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC