991.2 Tail Lights Removal Easy?
04-12-2023, 02:07 AM
#46
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Having broken these electrical connectors by using a flat blade screwdriver, I CRINGE when I hear this. There is a proper way to release those connectors. The release tab is under pressure when connected due to a water tight rubber seal inside the connector. Push the connector together as if you were snapping the plug back together and this takes the tension off of the release tab, then it is very easy to take your finger and press the release tab and the connector will come apart very easy. If you try to release the tab while the connector is under tension with a screwdriver you can break the tab. Spoken from true experience! Hope this saves you replacing broken connectors in the future.
04-12-2023, 02:13 AM
#47
Rennlist Member
Just took out both lights and the bumper off a couple nights back. Its super easy.
Raise the spoiler and the black plastic trim pieces underneath it on each side pop off... pull gently upwards and they will pop out of the rubber grommets that hold them down.
There are actually three torx screws holding each light in place. One is bigger, I forget the sizes but you'll need a set of torx sockets.
Remove all three screws and push the light down very slightly to clear the metal frame and it will slide right out.
The wiring plug needs a small flat screwdriver inserted into the clip to release it smoothly.
Raise the spoiler and the black plastic trim pieces underneath it on each side pop off... pull gently upwards and they will pop out of the rubber grommets that hold them down.
There are actually three torx screws holding each light in place. One is bigger, I forget the sizes but you'll need a set of torx sockets.
Remove all three screws and push the light down very slightly to clear the metal frame and it will slide right out.
The wiring plug needs a small flat screwdriver inserted into the clip to release it smoothly.
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