[Jastone]

Originally Posted by sgand

Hopefully it's not related and the timing is coincidental. I installed the new light today, and when I went out to the car a couple hours later the trunk doesn't open. The dash light says it's open, but it's locked tight. It makes a click when I press either the fob or the door button, but the click isn't as loud as when it properly unlocks. Going to service department tomorrow.

Before you go to dealer for service, give a fairly decent push down on the trunk lid then try to reopen it.

[Hyper16]

I posted the following in the other thread about the brake light. Seems like there is more action on this thread so I'm going to ask here too:

Several folks have reported scratching the paint when prying the light out. Was wondering if anyone had tried to remove the clips from the trunk and just shove the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. Seems like it should be possible. Hopefully someone has tried it and can report the results before I possibly waste my time trying to do it.
Thanks

[KyBoy]

Originally Posted by Hyper16

I posted the following in the other thread about the brake light. Seems like there is more action on this thread so I'm going to ask here too:

Several folks have reported scratching the paint when prying the light out. Was wondering if anyone had tried to remove the clips from the trunk and just shove the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. Seems like it should be possible. Hopefully someone has tried it and can report the results before I possibly waste my time trying to do it.
Thanks

I've done 2 so far. Not one scratch or chip. I used a plastic pry tool and 2 strips of painters tape. It isn't very difficult. Don't use anything metal. You'll be fine.

Heath

[FLYNNZL1]

Originally Posted by Hyper16

I posted the following in the other thread about the brake light. Seems like there is more action on this thread so I'm going to ask here too:

Several folks have reported scratching the paint when prying the light out. Was wondering if anyone had tried to remove the clips from the trunk and just shove the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. Seems like it should be possible. Hopefully someone has tried it and can report the results before I possibly waste my time trying to do it.
Thanks

You can almost use your finger nails, don't sweat it, no scratches here either. taking apart your trunk liner is more trouble than it needs to be. I did not even use tape, just used the pry tool under the light only, did not even touch the visible paint, push the pry tool in between the light and twist it lightly, going around, it will come out easy.

[KyBoy]

Originally Posted by FLYNNZL1

You can almost use your finger nails, not sweat it, no scratches here either. taking apart your trunk liner is more trouble than it needs to be.

+1

Heath

[FLYNNZL1]

This shows how easy it is:
From RP Productions

[Hyper16]

Originally Posted by KyBoy

I've done 2 so far. Not one scratch or chip. I used a plastic pry tool and 2 strips of painters tape. It isn't very difficult. Don't use anything metal. You'll be fine.

Heath

Originally Posted by FLYNNZL1

You can almost use your finger nails, not sweat it, no scratches here either. taking apart your trunk liner is more trouble than it needs to be.

No offense guys, but that doesn't answer my question. I would like to know if anyone has just shoved the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. If I can remove the light from the inside I would like to do so. But if I have to tape it up and use trim tools, I have them on my workbench ready to go.

BTW - Sledgehammer's video is better than the RP version.

[KyBoy]

Originally Posted by Hyper16

No offense guys, but that doesn't answer my question. I would like to know if anyone has just shoved the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. If I can remove the light from the inside I would like to do so. But if I have to tape it up and use trim tools, I have them on my workbench ready to go.

BTW - Sledgehammer's video is better than the RP version.

I'm not gonna pull those liner clips unnecessarily. They usually don't hold as good afterwards. Good luck.

Heath

[Hyper16]

Originally Posted by KyBoy

I'm not gonna pull those liner clips unnecessarily. They usually don't hold as good afterwards. Good luck.

Heath

I have a large container of those clips in assorted sizes. Picked them up from Amazon for about $30 a couple of years ago. When I installed the dark tail lights I replaced two clips that got damaged.

[EMTNLSS]

Originally Posted by Hyper16

I posted the following in the other thread about the brake light. Seems like there is more action on this thread so I'm going to ask here too:

Several folks have reported scratching the paint when prying the light out. Was wondering if anyone had tried to remove the clips from the trunk and just shove the light out from inside the trunk. Without doing any prying or seal breaking from the outside. Seems like it should be possible. Hopefully someone has tried it and can report the results before I possibly waste my time trying to do it.
Thanks

I installed mine by undoing the 4 screws in the back of the light and pushing it out from behind. Worked fine and didn't have to worry about scratches.

[Hyper16]

Originally Posted by EMTNLSS

I installed mine by undoing the 4 screws in the back of the light and pushing it out from behind. Worked fine and didn't have to worry about scratches.

Awesome. Just what I wanted to hear.

We can now put the controversy to rest. At least three methods of removing the stock light exist.

[Hyper16]

Originally Posted by EMTNLSS

I installed mine by undoing the 4 screws in the back of the light and pushing it out from behind. Worked fine and didn't have to worry about scratches.

Worked like a charm. Removed just the two center screws and clips and just pushed it out. It did take a little muscle, but no worries. A working alternative method of 3rd brake light removal. Again.................

[Haole]

Originally Posted by FLYNNZL1

This shows how easy it is:
From RP Productions

I watched FlynnZL1 video and decided to try his way. I used a thin library card to break the seal around the original brake light. In a mattter of 2-3 min (if that) i had it out.

Cleaned it up installed a new one and looks great.

[KyBoy]

Originally Posted by Haole

I watched FlynnZL1 video and decided to try his way. I used a thin library card to break the seal around the original brake light. In a mattter of 2-3 min (if that) i had it out.

Cleaned it up installed a new one and looks great.

Thats the best way to do it, without a doubt.

Heath