center tail light removal

[btcog82]

so does the entire tail light have to come out just to remove the center tail light or can it be removed on its own...looked at SOS DIY not sure if i understood it correctly

who else has removed the emblames in the rear....thats my project this weekend?

any pics?

 

[Jin1976]

It can be removed without removing the other light assembly. Get a long socket wrench I don't remember the size.

 

[Doc308]

I did mine a few weeks ago and it's not difficult. Pull back the truck carpeting in that area and you'll see that there are 4 8mm nuts holding the pece to the car. As noted you'll need a deep-set socket for at least 2 of them. Once you get it off, there are 3 screws holding a molding to the top of the piece. To separate the outer lens, soak it for awhile in hot water--it loosens up the goop which holds in on. Be careful whem prying the lens off as I ubderstand that they can crack easilty. Once off, the letters come off very easily with your fingernail--they are made of a plastic tape. Upon reassembly, clean up the original goop as best as possible as and put a bit of fresh silicone whindshield sealer around the mounting area.

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

You must be having a real hard time with it since you posted this twice.

Metric nut driver set works well and its a cheap investment that will give you your moneys worth

 

[btcog82]

LOL...(NSX PILOT)DID IT TONIGHT..BOY MY HANDS HURT THEY ARE STUCK TOGETHER AFTER CLEANING ALL THE GOO UP I CANT GET THIS STUFF OFF MY HANDS :biggrin: :frown:

 

[MJK]

What size nut was backing this - 8mm? (need to get the deep well socket)