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Old 05-06-2015, 06:47 AM
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Default Small issue on tail light
I have noticed a piece of rubber/plastic emerging from below my left tail light. Anyone had this before, or know what it is?
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Old 05-06-2015, 06:57 AM
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Trust me I'm no DIY guy, but it's very easy to take the tail light off. I changed to clear tails on my 991S and it's just two Torx screws. Id take the light off and take a look.
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Old 05-06-2015, 07:45 AM
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+1. I pulled them out and tossed them.
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Old 05-06-2015, 08:09 AM
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Thanks for the replies...I will do the deed after work today
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I'm no DIY by any standards but I did it myself. Yay! Just yank it out.
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Old 05-06-2015, 09:01 AM
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Yank it. Toss it. I've heard they are vibration shims but once removed I had no issues.
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Old 05-06-2015, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Strimdog
Yank it. Toss it. I've heard they are vibration shims but once removed I had no issues.
it is for vibration!

remove the tail light, put it back in place and reinstall the tail light.
10minutes job. I did not remove it, I put it back.
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i just noticed the exact same thing on my car, thanks for starting the thread - problem solved
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Old 05-06-2015, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AC SATCO
yank it out and move on, i had them on the 14 and 15.

think its part of the packaging for shipping or vibrations, no issues once removed
Concur! Pull it and carry on...Mine worked out fine...
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Pulled mine out the other day....
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Originally Posted by AC SATCO
Eric thats a little personal and i dont think the men on this forum are interested.

Perhaps there are other forums where you can share these things since its 2015 and all

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I keep shoving mine back in... annoying little buggers. I'm going outside to whip mine out right now!
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Those are vibration shims. The dealer replaced them on my car, and used what they call Mercedes glue/ Super glue so they wouldn't move out again. This is a warranty item, no charge to fix these.
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Funny

I brought mine in when I saw this and the Master Mechanic says let me have a look. He says this will take a lot of time and he ripped them out in 3 seconds and walked away laughing- I found that great
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Originally Posted by the-missile
it is for vibration!

remove the tail light, put it back in place and reinstall the tail light.
10minutes job. I did not remove it, I put it back.
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