How do I remove Tailight assembly 1994

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Sep 27, 2008 | 09:52 PM

lilspit1

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How do I remove Tailight assembly 1994

How do I remove the rear tailight assembly from a 1994 coupe.

I have had the license plate off to get my hand through to the back of the assembly and have removed the screws holding the lens in place but I am not able to get the assembly out.

I cannot feel any brackets, screws or bolts on the back of the assembly holding it in place.

I have tried pushing and prying it out but it does not seem to budge.

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Sep 27, 2008 | 10:40 PM

aboatguy

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Did you already remove the outer lenses? There are two bolts on the back of each assembly holding them in.

To remove the mounting bolts for the inner taillight assemblies you have to access them through the license plate hole. FSM states that the Outer tailight assemblies can be accessed through the openings of the inner taillight assemblies
Once the lenses, rear bolts, and lamp sockets are removed the lamp housing should pull straight out. (outside of car not through inside)

Feel around on the assembly you'll feel the bolt heads, they are there.

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Sep 27, 2008 | 10:52 PM

lilspit1

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Thanks.

I could not feel the bolts on the back of the assembly but will try again.

Sep 27, 2008 | 11:49 PM

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Tail Light assembly bolts

They are hard to feel but they are there - 2 of them - one on each side. They take a 10mm socket.

Be careful. They tend to break the plastic mounts. I just had to order a new assembly because of that problem.

Sep 28, 2008 | 02:55 AM

corvettedan22

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go in through the gas door

Sep 28, 2008 | 07:08 PM

aboatguy

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Originally Posted by lilspit1

Thanks.

I could not feel the bolts on the back of the assembly but will try again.

find them yet?

Sep 28, 2008 | 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacher94

Very true. The plastic tends to get brittle with age and the bolts actually cut their way into the plastic bosses. I found the best thing is to use a bit of grease or silicone on the bolts so that they are less likely to break the plastic, and do NOT overtighten.

Doug

Sep 28, 2008 | 09:58 PM

lilspit1

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Thanks folks.

Going through the tail light assembly openings worked great.

Got the lights out and it took me about 45 minutes to change the power antenna and put everything back together.

Would have been hours according to the Haynes procedure.

Thanks again everyone.

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