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02-27-2016, 12:02 PM
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Tail Light Removal Help
Trying to remove tail lights. I have the top plastic trim on each side removed and also the center trim panel. The GM instructions for tail light removal show 3 nuts and 2 "retainers: on each side. 2 Nuts on inside and center and i believe the retainer locations are closest towards the quarter panel. WHat do you use to remove the retainers? Its hard to see back in there and i really cant feel anything obvious for removal...
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02-27-2016, 12:47 PM
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just remove the 3 nuts and pull on the tailight, it'll just pop out. have done it numerous times. takes a little tugging on it to get it to pop.
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02-27-2016, 01:01 PM
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Do I need to catch the retainers when I pull the light out
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02-27-2016, 01:05 PM
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02-27-2016, 02:24 PM
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Sledhammer70 posted a video of him removing his tail light.
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02-27-2016, 02:27 PM
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02-27-2016, 05:18 PM
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second on the link....that would be very helpful
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02-27-2016, 05:29 PM
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There you go guys. Good luck.
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02-27-2016, 06:35 PM
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02-28-2016, 08:35 AM
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Thanks!
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01-29-2017, 05:58 PM
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Not trying to resurrect this thread but to add a little bit of advice... the two retainers on either side were not going to release the light assembly without a fight and rather than risk chipping/scratching paint in the tug-a-war I used a body dolly (big rock would work) and just tapped the studs from inside the trunk. They popped out nicely and in a controlled manner with no ill effects. Another tip... the plastic rivets that hold the trunk side panels were mangled in the disassembly and I notice the re-usable rivets from the third gen Camaros fit perfectly and when it comes time to replace your battery they let go easier and can be re-used. Napa has them under part number 665-1316. They fit perfectly, look like the belong, come out easy... and go back it snug!
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10-10-2017, 08:47 PM
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Replacement retainer
Does anybody know where I can get a replacement tail light retainer? I snapped one while removing my tail light. Was a little frustrated because somebody busted my light.
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11-11-2022, 10:16 AM
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Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2022
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Not to resurrect this thread yet again, but 2 issues in trying a taillight housing removal - retainer on the trunk liner impossible to remove. Using the proper panel remove tools - was so tight the bracket behind the panel bent trying to remove it and screwed up the liner a bit in the process. Ok - so all 3 nuts removed on the rear of the housing - tugged and tugged - car is rocking - no way on god's green earth that thing is coming out. Tried the tap on the studs option - no way. So, if anyone has any further advice - would love to hear what others have done. It ain't as easy as these online videos seem to imply. Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
Last edited by dhoogerhyde; 11-11-2022 at 10:17 AM. Reason: spelling errors |
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