991.2 Tail Lights Removal Easy?
#1
991.2 Tail Lights Removal Easy?
I only found one video online for 991.2 and it was not perfectly clear.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
#2
Rennlist Member
Raise your spoiler and you should have access to the fasteners on the shroud around the taillights. Remove the shroud and you should have access. I watched the tech at my dealer adjust my taillights after they reassembled my GTS after the water pump installation. I thought they'd have to remove the bumper, but he did not. My taillights were not snug against the center part of the bumper, and that gave him access.
#4
Rennlist Member
Removing the rear tail lights on 991.2 is same as 991.1 . you can raise your spoiler to take covers off to remove bolts. then you can take tail lights out and disconnect the harnesses.
I'm not DIY savvy but I was able to do it in 10 mins on each side.
I'm not DIY savvy but I was able to do it in 10 mins on each side.
#6
Three Wheelin'
I only found one video online for 991.2 and it was not perfectly clear.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
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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I only found one video online for 991.2 and it was not perfectly clear.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
I wanted to install the darkened OEM rear tail lights. From what little I found, it appears there are just two screws for each light that are loosened, pull light out, and unhook connector. Is it that easy or does it require bumper removal? Thank you.
#9
If you had the 991.1 they would fall out on their own...
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#11
Intermediate
Have you done this mod or is this just as an FYI? I have the darkened Euro-spec lights on order and am curious if there will be any coding required for this switch? (From what I’ve read there is a minor adaptation of the harness connector required.) If anyone is interested I’ll have a pair of darkened US-spec lights for sale in a few weeks when my order has arrived.
#12
Have you done this mod or is this just as an FYI? I have the darkened Euro-spec lights on order and am curious if there will be any coding required for this switch? (From what I’ve read there is a minor adaptation of the harness connector required.) If anyone is interested I’ll have a pair of darkened US-spec lights for sale in a few weeks when my order has arrived.
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#13
Do you mind posting pics before and after? I have also contemplated doing this. Dont know if the dark lights will flow well with Rhodium Silver. Thanks!!
#15
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.
Also the black plastic trim pieces are below the spoiler, butting up against the lights? They seem really tight so I thought they were screwed in themselves but I guess not the case then.