How to install tail lights

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So I just installed some tail lights I just received (Thanks 07Z71hoe!) and thought I would share on how I did it. Bare with me on the process as Im not too good at writing how-to's. Hope this helps anyone who needs it!


1: Put your car in park and ignition off (obvious I know)

2: Lift your tailgate

3: Look at your tail lights and there will be two screws on the inside. Unscrew them

4: Gently pull your lights off

5: Turn your bulbs and gently pull them out. Be careful not to touch the bulb itself. There will be a few wires that you will need to pull as well. They are wedged in between a piece of plastic.

6: It will be just the wires and bulbs.
 

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7: Look for the two screws that are a bit larger and wedge in the frame. (when switching, mine stayed in the frame and I had to pop them out. You may have to unscrew them from the lights and put new ones in.

8: Take the new lights and take the bulbs and gently lock them in and lock the wires back in as well.

9: Take the tail light and gently push it back in. The two screws should wedge themselves in should fit nice and tight.

10: Screw the two screws back in on the inside of the tail light.
Make sure the tail lights are flush with the frame and smooth.

11: Have someone there with you to test the lights and make sure all the lights are working correctly.

That's it!

I hope this helps anyone who needs it and feel free to add to it if I did something incorrectly.
 

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Nice ...

The only advice I would add is to get a rag and slide it between the bumper and the bottom of the tails when you slide them in and out ... it's easy to scuff the paint when wiggling them in and out.
 

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